Don’t import 996: Why America should reject overwork culture
China’s 996 model — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week — was sold as a path to speed, discipline, and dominance. In reality, it became a case study in how overwork corrodes the very foundation of business success. People can push themselves for a while, but there’s a ceiling. Past a certain […]
The People Paradox: Why ‘Soft’ Skills Deliver the Hardest Numbers
Honestly, this job would be a breeze if it weren’t for the people part.” A regional sales director said that after recounting missed targets, two resignations and a turf war between product and marketing. The room laughed — tired laughter, the kind that comes when you recognize a hard truth. Plans obey Gantt charts; people […]
The Manager Multiplier: How Engagement Turns Into Margin
You don’t need a billion-dollar strategy to boost your bottom line. You need a manager who gets it. Here’s the math: move a team from meh to energized, and you’ll see profits rise 23%, sales climb 18%, quality jump 14%. No new software. No flashy rebrand. Just people doing their best work. Yet most executives […]
Elon Musk’s memo exposes a trust crisis in leadership
Musk’s memo sparked debate, but the real issue isn’t accountability — it’s a lack of trust, clarity, and communication in modern workplace culture.
Out and About Best Places To Work 2025
Virginia’s top workplaces shined at a disco-themed awards night celebrating the 15th annual Best Places to Work in Virginia
Best Places to Work in Virginia 2025
For the 15th year, Virginia Business is pleased to present the Best Places to Work in Virginia list, produced in collaboration with Pennsylvania-based Best Companies Group, a division of our mutual parent company, BridgeTower Media. This year, 147 companies were chosen for inclusion in the 2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia cohort, divided into […]
Virginia Best Places to Work 2025: Large Company Winners
# 1 LARGE COMPANY PATRIOT GROUPS INTERNATIONAL www.patgroupi.com Patriot Group International (PGI) stands out as a top employer due to its commitment to a flexible, team-oriented and mission-focused workplace. The company provides critical services to the U.S. government, with a strong emphasis on employee well-being, including mental health support for those in challenging environments. PGI [&h[...]
Virginia Best Places to Work 2025: Midsize Company Winners
# 1 MIDSIZE COMPANY THUNDERCAT TECHNOLOGY www.thundercattech.com ThunderCat Technology, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is recognized for its innovative approach to solving complex problems in the data center through services in data storage, networking, cyber security and cloud transformations. The company is committed to its purpose of improving the safety and well-bein[...]
Virginia Best Places To Work 2025: Small Company Winners
#1 SMALL BUSINESS SPURRIER GROUP www.spurriergroup.com Spurrier Group fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where employees thrive. The company unites a diverse group of women, from new college graduates to grandmothers, who work together to deliver best-in-class performance media campaigns. Spurrier Group’s unique approach ensures that employees feel valued and appreciated thro[...]
Virginia Best Places to Work 2025 Experience Sponsor: CV International
At CV International (CVI), our vision is to be the most trusted partner in global trade. Headquartered in Norfolk, CVI is Virginia’s preeminent “local” freight forwarder, with a long and proud history of serving shippers in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast region. As a subsidiary of CVI, Capes Shipping Agencies offers port agency and cargo forwarding […]
Virginia Best Places to Work 2025 Experience Sponsor: Norfolk Botanical Garden
Explore Norfolk Botanical Garden‘s 175-acre oasis, home to over 65 themed gardens. This diverse natural beauty can be discovered by foot, tram or boat, offering stunning plant collections and unique experiences like the WOW – World of Wonders: A Children’s Adventure Garden. The Garden’s largest expansion, The Garden of Tomorrow, includes the 26,000-square-foot Perry Conserv[...]