Epsilon, MiQ and Pinterest are among this year's WorkLife Awards finalists

"Companies are prioritizing people-first cultures that support employees as whole humans, not just workers. In this landscape, flexible, modern work models are becoming foundational - giving employees autonomy while maintaining strong connections and collaboration. As reflected by this year's WorkLife finalists, workplaces are investing in community-building programs that foster stronger connections, whether employees are new, remote or navigating major life stages."

"Epsilon is recognized for an onboarding program that reinforces the company's core values while helping nearly 9,000 associates across global teams feel connected from day one. Built for a workforce shaped by growth through acquisition, the program addresses the complexity of Epsilon's business with a structured three-day experience that blends IT and HR essentials with clear insights into the company's platforms, clients and mission."

"MiQ is nominated in the Best Employer for Parents category for its inclusive approach to parental support, designed to eliminate inequity between birthing and non-birthing parents. MiQ introduced a unified parental leave framework that treats all caregivers equally, regardless of how a family is formed. The policy provides six months of fully paid leave, protects bonus eligibility and commissions and encourages employees to take meaningful time off to focus on family and recovery, reinforcing that care and ambition can coexist."

Companies are prioritizing people-first cultures that support employees as whole humans, not just workers. Flexible, modern work models are becoming foundational, giving employees autonomy while maintaining strong connections and collaboration. Workplaces are investing in community-building programs to foster stronger connections for new hires, remote staff, and employees navigating major life stages. Epsilon implemented a structured three-day onboarding experience for nearly 9,000 global associates that blends IT and HR essentials and clarifies company platforms, clients and mission. MiQ introduced a unified parental leave framework offering six months fully paid leave and protections for bonuses and commissions.

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