Trending News: South African opposition figure sentenced to five yearsHow the Iran War, Then the U.S. Blockade, Has Changed the Strait of Hormuz: MapsFour killed in second Turkish school shooting in two daysGoldman Sachs makes surprise jump into Bitcoin ETFs with a product one analyst dubs ‘boomer candy’Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in TurkeyReports: UNC lands Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis AvdalasPeru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiascoHungary’s Orban Concedes Election DefeatJannik Sinner tops rival Carlos Alcaraz for another Masters 1000 titleHere’s how a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could workHungarians vote in big numbers on whether to end Orbán rule and elect rivalAmerica is not ready for its own longevity crisis — and 2026 is the wake-up callTigers’ Riley Greene keeps streak going in win over MarlinsU.S. Navy ships transit Hormuz ahead of mine-clearing missionStill in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacksEx-staffer says Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, sexually assaulted her – San Francisco ChronicleTrump-Ally Orban Trails in Polls Ahead of Hungary’s ElectionTrump Moves Top Aide James Blair to Political Operation Ahead of Midterms – The New York TimesRed Wings aim to bolster playoff hopes in home finale vs. DevilsOpinion | Fareed Zakaria on the Moral Cost of Trump’s War‘I thought I was gonna die with it’: ‘The Pitt’ star admits his $80,000 student loan burden nearly made him quit acting and move to a remote Alaskan villageNew Music Friday April 10: Lady Gaga, Doechii, Ella Langley, KATSEYE, Anitta, Shakira, Laufey and MoreGerman transgender far-right extremist arrested in Czech RepublicGreeks React to Plans to Block Social Media for Children Under 15Khloé Kardashian Shares Her Strength-Focused Workout Routine and the Sweet Ways She Stays Active With Her KidsAlex Bowman (vertigo) cleared to return at BristolPetrol and diesel prices continue to rise as concerns grow over US-Iran ceasefirePolitical oversight reaches Texas college classrooms, with Texas Tech and A&M at the forefront – Texas Public Radio | TPRIranians Share Hopes and Fears Over Cease-Fire DealFlames F Ryan Strome fined $5K for cross-checkingSupreme Court declines to block lower court ruling in election dispute on political speech – SCOTUSblogAmid the ‘SaaSpocalypse,’ CIOs and CTOs take a harder line with their vendorsIsrael strikes southern Lebanon after US-Iran ceasefireOpinion | Democrats Should Try Being an Actual Political Party Again – The New York TimesDid Wokeness Leave Us Worse Off?Traveling Without Sight: How Blind and Visually Impaired Explorers Navigate the WorldRory McIlroy to begin Masters defense paired with Cameron YoungMegan Fox’s Hairstylist Chris Dylan on Why She ‘Isn’t Afraid to Experiment’ and How Extensions Make It EasySmall businesses are ‘doing fine.’ That’s a problem for the U.S. Chamber of CommerceJD Vance arrives in Hungary to back Orbán’s re-election bidThere’s a Third Political Party in Arizona. Just Don’t Call It ‘Independent.’ – The New York TimesOpinion | Health Insurance Companies Care About You. Agree or Disagree?Guardians’ start time on Tuesday moved up due to coldAdvancing political solutions to conflict – UN PeacekeepingHow the Internet Fringe Infiltrated Republican Politics – The New YorkerHow Iran’s Islands Strengthen Its Hold on the Strait of HormuzTrump declares victory after pilot rescue, but threats to US aircraft and personnel remain in IranAlabama locks down Nate Oats, makes him one of highest-paid coachesThe Scale of the War in the Middle East in Five Maps‘Peeps are a food chemical success story’: experts question MAHA’s push to end dyes in Easter candyHow Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire—and her own agencyWhat we know so far about rescue of US airman in IranUConn’s Geno Auriemma apologizes for behavior following lossArtemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of EarthTrump Contemplates Other Cabinet Changes as He Faces Political Clock – The New York TimesOpinion | What if Iran Wins This War?Virginia QB Chandler Morris denied 7th year of eligibilityHow Israel Is Taking Control of Southern LebanonWealthy Donors Are Hiding Political Money in Secretive Nonprofits – The New York TimesThe Walmart billionaires next door: Quiet backlash is brewing against the heirs who remade the retailer’s hometownMyanmar’s coup leader becomes presidentMacron Criticized Trump for War in Iran and for Berating NATO AlliesBills QB Josh Allen adds title: girl dadI knew about North Korean hackers—they still tricked me and got into my computerExplosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill 13 civilians – armyMap: 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake in Indonesia Raises Tsunami AlertsWith eye on standings, Knicks eager to halt slide vs. GrizzliesTech giant Oracle makes 'significant' job cutsBruce Springsteen launches political U.S. tour with 'Streets of Minneapolis' – PBSHow the Cuba Fuel Crisis Is Affecting Everyday LifeStar Sightings: Hudson Williams Steps Out in New York City, Aubrey Plaza Looks Chic During Paris Fashion WeekShock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month manhunt for Dezi FreemanAir Canada’s C.E.O. to Step Down After Comments Over CrashRhode Island hires Colleen Mullen as head coachLawsuit Accuses Americans of Political Killings for Hire Overseas – The New York TimesNvidia’s Jensen Huang says ‘we’ve achieved AGI.’ But no one can agree on what that meansFuel tax halved and free public transport offered as war pushes up prices in AustraliaHow the Iran War Has Rippled Across the WorldLightning look to play with emotion, physicality vs. PredatorsHow 600 factory workers received checks averaging $240,000 from KKRA month into Iran, the GOP’s political reality sinks in – PoliticoCoal is back and nuclear is next: The Iran war is rewiring Asia’s energy futureNo Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump‘No Kings’ Protesters Rally From Coast to CoastMarlins 1B Christopher Morel (oblique) heads to ILJohn Fetterman's political shift draws ire of Pennsylvania Democrats – Erie Times-NewsNepal's ex-PM arrested over fatal protest crackdownOpinion | Can Trump Claim Victory in Iran?The U.S. is doling out $10B to near-millionaire and even billionaire farmersHumpback Whale Stranded Off German Coast Is Freed by RescuersWhy St. John’s Can Cover Sweet 16 Spread Against DukeNew Music Friday March 27: Paul McCartney, Miley Cyrus, Charlie Puth, ZAYN, RAYE, Suki Waterhouse and MoreAs war frays Trump’s power, new political forces erupt – CNNAs war frays Trump’s power, new political forces erupt – CNNGeneral McChrystal on the Myths Misleading Trump in IranMissile Hits Town in Central IsraelSpanish woman dies by euthanasia after long legal battle with fatherBlue Jays, downplaying ‘defending’ status, open against A’sIn Cuba, Food Security Is a Point of Political Pressure—and Solidarity – Chicago Council on Global AffairsPrepare for turbulence – how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
Thu. Apr 16th, 2026
Trending News: South African opposition figure sentenced to five yearsHow the Iran War, Then the U.S. Blockade, Has Changed the Strait of Hormuz: MapsFour killed in second Turkish school shooting in two daysGoldman Sachs makes surprise jump into Bitcoin ETFs with a product one analyst dubs ‘boomer candy’Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in TurkeyReports: UNC lands Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis AvdalasPeru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiascoHungary’s Orban Concedes Election DefeatJannik Sinner tops rival Carlos Alcaraz for another Masters 1000 titleHere’s how a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could workHungarians vote in big numbers on whether to end Orbán rule and elect rivalAmerica is not ready for its own longevity crisis — and 2026 is the wake-up callTigers’ Riley Greene keeps streak going in win over MarlinsU.S. Navy ships transit Hormuz ahead of mine-clearing missionStill in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacksEx-staffer says Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, sexually assaulted her – San Francisco ChronicleTrump-Ally Orban Trails in Polls Ahead of Hungary’s ElectionTrump Moves Top Aide James Blair to Political Operation Ahead of Midterms – The New York TimesRed Wings aim to bolster playoff hopes in home finale vs. DevilsOpinion | Fareed Zakaria on the Moral Cost of Trump’s War‘I thought I was gonna die with it’: ‘The Pitt’ star admits his $80,000 student loan burden nearly made him quit acting and move to a remote Alaskan villageNew Music Friday April 10: Lady Gaga, Doechii, Ella Langley, KATSEYE, Anitta, Shakira, Laufey and MoreGerman transgender far-right extremist arrested in Czech RepublicGreeks React to Plans to Block Social Media for Children Under 15Khloé Kardashian Shares Her Strength-Focused Workout Routine and the Sweet Ways She Stays Active With Her KidsAlex Bowman (vertigo) cleared to return at BristolPetrol and diesel prices continue to rise as concerns grow over US-Iran ceasefirePolitical oversight reaches Texas college classrooms, with Texas Tech and A&M at the forefront – Texas Public Radio | TPRIranians Share Hopes and Fears Over Cease-Fire DealFlames F Ryan Strome fined $5K for cross-checkingSupreme Court declines to block lower court ruling in election dispute on political speech – SCOTUSblogAmid the ‘SaaSpocalypse,’ CIOs and CTOs take a harder line with their vendorsIsrael strikes southern Lebanon after US-Iran ceasefireOpinion | Democrats Should Try Being an Actual Political Party Again – The New York TimesDid Wokeness Leave Us Worse Off?Traveling Without Sight: How Blind and Visually Impaired Explorers Navigate the WorldRory McIlroy to begin Masters defense paired with Cameron YoungMegan Fox’s Hairstylist Chris Dylan on Why She ‘Isn’t Afraid to Experiment’ and How Extensions Make It EasySmall businesses are ‘doing fine.’ That’s a problem for the U.S. Chamber of CommerceJD Vance arrives in Hungary to back Orbán’s re-election bidThere’s a Third Political Party in Arizona. Just Don’t Call It ‘Independent.’ – The New York TimesOpinion | Health Insurance Companies Care About You. Agree or Disagree?Guardians’ start time on Tuesday moved up due to coldAdvancing political solutions to conflict – UN PeacekeepingHow the Internet Fringe Infiltrated Republican Politics – The New YorkerHow Iran’s Islands Strengthen Its Hold on the Strait of HormuzTrump declares victory after pilot rescue, but threats to US aircraft and personnel remain in IranAlabama locks down Nate Oats, makes him one of highest-paid coachesThe Scale of the War in the Middle East in Five Maps‘Peeps are a food chemical success story’: experts question MAHA’s push to end dyes in Easter candyHow Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire—and her own agencyWhat we know so far about rescue of US airman in IranUConn’s Geno Auriemma apologizes for behavior following lossArtemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of EarthTrump Contemplates Other Cabinet Changes as He Faces Political Clock – The New York TimesOpinion | What if Iran Wins This War?Virginia QB Chandler Morris denied 7th year of eligibilityHow Israel Is Taking Control of Southern LebanonWealthy Donors Are Hiding Political Money in Secretive Nonprofits – The New York TimesThe Walmart billionaires next door: Quiet backlash is brewing against the heirs who remade the retailer’s hometownMyanmar’s coup leader becomes presidentMacron Criticized Trump for War in Iran and for Berating NATO AlliesBills QB Josh Allen adds title: girl dadI knew about North Korean hackers—they still tricked me and got into my computerExplosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill 13 civilians – armyMap: 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake in Indonesia Raises Tsunami AlertsWith eye on standings, Knicks eager to halt slide vs. GrizzliesTech giant Oracle makes 'significant' job cutsBruce Springsteen launches political U.S. tour with 'Streets of Minneapolis' – PBSHow the Cuba Fuel Crisis Is Affecting Everyday LifeStar Sightings: Hudson Williams Steps Out in New York City, Aubrey Plaza Looks Chic During Paris Fashion WeekShock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month manhunt for Dezi FreemanAir Canada’s C.E.O. to Step Down After Comments Over CrashRhode Island hires Colleen Mullen as head coachLawsuit Accuses Americans of Political Killings for Hire Overseas – The New York TimesNvidia’s Jensen Huang says ‘we’ve achieved AGI.’ But no one can agree on what that meansFuel tax halved and free public transport offered as war pushes up prices in AustraliaHow the Iran War Has Rippled Across the WorldLightning look to play with emotion, physicality vs. PredatorsHow 600 factory workers received checks averaging $240,000 from KKRA month into Iran, the GOP’s political reality sinks in – PoliticoCoal is back and nuclear is next: The Iran war is rewiring Asia’s energy futureNo Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump‘No Kings’ Protesters Rally From Coast to CoastMarlins 1B Christopher Morel (oblique) heads to ILJohn Fetterman's political shift draws ire of Pennsylvania Democrats – Erie Times-NewsNepal's ex-PM arrested over fatal protest crackdownOpinion | Can Trump Claim Victory in Iran?The U.S. is doling out $10B to near-millionaire and even billionaire farmersHumpback Whale Stranded Off German Coast Is Freed by RescuersWhy St. John’s Can Cover Sweet 16 Spread Against DukeNew Music Friday March 27: Paul McCartney, Miley Cyrus, Charlie Puth, ZAYN, RAYE, Suki Waterhouse and MoreAs war frays Trump’s power, new political forces erupt – CNNAs war frays Trump’s power, new political forces erupt – CNNGeneral McChrystal on the Myths Misleading Trump in IranMissile Hits Town in Central IsraelSpanish woman dies by euthanasia after long legal battle with fatherBlue Jays, downplaying ‘defending’ status, open against A’sIn Cuba, Food Security Is a Point of Political Pressure—and Solidarity – Chicago Council on Global AffairsPrepare for turbulence – how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
Thu. Apr 16th, 2026

Keeping employees engaged ‘isn’t about gimmicks, it’s about listening’



  • In today’s CEO Daily: Diane Brady on how to keep employees engaged.
  • The big story: Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement begins at 4 p.m. ET.
  • The markets: Nervous anticipation.
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Good morning. A perennial challenge for leaders is how to keep employees engaged. After all, what makes a company a great place to work is personal. What’s consistent among the leaders of Fortune’s 2025 ranking of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, based on Great Place to Work’s survey of 1.3 million U.S. workers, is their attention to building a culture of trust and respect at work.

As my colleague Orianna Rosa Royle writes in her opening essay, employees are clear: engagement “isn’t about gimmicks, it’s about listening.” Orianna also wrote about worker wellness and work-life balance as part of our editorial package.

Be sure to also check out Sara Braun’s article on Atlassian’s “Team Anywhere” remote work policy and a story by Beth Greenfield on the employee volunteer program at Cisco, as well as Brit Morse’s look at the parental leave policy at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and the changing DEI landscape in corporate America.

I will be heading to the Great Place To Work For All Summit in Las Vegas next week, where I will speak with Penny Pennington about her strategy in leading Edward Jones. I’ll also speak with Jim Kavanaugh, co-founder and CEO of WWT, and Marriott International CEO Tony Capuano about what got their companies on the list, and how they’re leading in this environment. We’ll be joined by members of the Fortune CEO Initiative and other leaders of companies on this year’s list.

If you can’t make that, I invite you to join us on April 30 at 12 p.m. EST for a live webinar with Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian and Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. We’ll talk about redefining leadership and mastering change in a complex world.  Here’s a link to register for that event.

More news below.

Contact CEO Daily via Diane Brady at [email protected]

This story was originally featured on Fortune.com


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