Technology

Employee Engagement Report Shows Growing Gap in Trust in Leadership

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1 year ago

January 28, 2025

Velocity Advisory Group’s 2025 EX Trends Report also shows that the lowest-scoring survey items often mask deeper, systemic issues.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Employee engagement surveys offer employees an outlet and an opportunity to be heard. After surveying 13,000 employees across nine diverse organizations, Velocity Advisory Group found commonalities in workforce dynamics that transcend industry and company size.

In the consulting firm’s 2025 EX Trends Report: Insights into Employee Experience and Workforce Trends, six items consistently ranked at the bottom across all organizations:

The total engagement score across all employees surveyed.

Processes Enable ProductivityExperience vs. ExpectationsOpen and Honest CommunicationLeadership ResponsivenessCommunicate Change ReasonsBelief in Survey Change

While these metrics indicate areas of concern, they are often symptoms of larger behavioral and structural challenges. For instance, “Open and Honest Communication” frequently reflects frustrations stemming from lack of opportunities for employees to provide feedback or engage in meaningful dialogue with leadership. Similarly, “Leadership Responsiveness” is less about timeliness and more about leaders’ ability to address issues effectively. Findings also indicate that it’s essential for employees to feel heard and that their feedback matters, as “Belief in Survey Change” is often among the lowest-scoring items in employee surveys.

While communication has been a sticking point for employees for years, a striking finding is the growing disparity in trust and communication between senior leadership and frontline managers. The survey results showed that while 88% of organizations rank trust in managers among their top 10 strengths, confidence in senior leadership ranks in the bottom 10 for 71% of companies.

In the report, Velocity experts explore why this gap continues to grow (hint: middle managers are often the lynchpin for closing this gap), plus other insights including:

The three factors that actually drive employee engagementWhy employee engagement and customer/client satisfaction are interdependent3 workplace predictions to keep an eye on in 20256 considerations for your next survey

Download the full report for access to all of the insights.

You’re also invited to join Velocity Advisory Group’s experts for a webinar on February 5, 2025 during which they’ll dive into the key findings and share practical solutions for leaders to enhance communication, improve process, foster opportunities for employee growth, and preparing their organization for the future. Register today.

Media Contact

Abbie Mood, Marketing Director

amood@velocityadvisorygroup.com

About Velocity Advisory Group 

Velocity Advisory Group is an experienced advisory firm committed to helping clients accelerate organizational success through leadership development, executive coaching, cultural alignment, and strategic execution. Having led 900+ organizations in more than 25 industries through transformation and strategic change since 2009, the experts at Velocity excel at supporting clients to achieve clarity, confidence, and better decision-making.  

By emphasizing personalized consulting and building trusted partnerships, Velocity delivers tailored solutions for each clients’ unique needs that unleash the untapped potential within their organization. Learn more at www.velocityadvisorygroup.com.

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Technology

IGCS International Announces Strategic Equity Investment by Lacks Enterprises

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17 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

DALLAS, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IGCS International, a CVE-certified SDVOSB and leading provider of mission support and MRO supplies to the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies, today announced that Lacks Enterprises has acquired an equity stake in the company.

The strategic investment combines IGCS’s expertise in government supply chain, logistics, and MRO solutions with Lacks Enterprises’ advanced manufacturing capabilities, including electroplating, injection molding, composites, and testing for aerospace and defense.

“IGCS has built a strong track record supporting the Department of Defense… Partnering with Lacks Enterprises allows us to integrate cutting-edge manufacturing innovation into our offerings,” said Russ Spears, President of IGCS International.

Media Contact: Russ Spears, 214-733-7278, russ@igcsintl.com

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Shoulder Innovations to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 13, 2026

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17 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shoulder Innovations, Inc. (“Shoulder Innovations”) (NYSE: SI), a commercial-stage medical technology company exclusively focused on transforming the shoulder surgical care market, today announced it will release financial results for the first quarter of 2026 after market close on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Management will host a conference call to discuss financial results beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on May 13, 2026. Those interested in listening to the conference call may do so by dialing (877) 407-8216 for domestic callers or (412) 902-1015 for international callers and providing access code 13759613. A live and archived webcast of the event will be available in the “Investor Relations” section of the Shoulder Innovations website at https://ir.shoulderinnovations.com/.

About Shoulder Innovations
Shoulder Innovations is a commercial-stage medical technology company exclusively focused on transforming the shoulder surgical care market, with a current offering of advanced implant systems for shoulder arthroplasty. These systems are a core element of Shoulder Innovations’ ecosystem, which is designed to improve core components of shoulder surgical care – preoperative planning, implant design and procedural efficiency – to benefit each stakeholder in the care chain. Shoulder Innovations’ ecosystem is also comprised of enabling technologies, efficient instrument systems, specialized support and surgeon-to-surgeon collaboration. Together, these elements seek to address the long-standing clinical and operational challenges in the shoulder surgical care market by delivering predictable outcomes, procedural simplicity, and efficiency across all sites of care.

Contact
Brian Johnston or Sam Bentzinger
Gilmartin Group LLC
ir@shoulderinnovations.com

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Technology

Accuray to Report Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results on May 6, 2026

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17 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

MADISON, Wis., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Accuray Incorporated (NASDAQ: ARAY) will report financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended March 31, 2026, during a conference call hosted by company management at 1:30 p.m. PT/4:30 p.m. ET on May 6, 2026.

The conference call dial-in numbers are 1-833-316-0563 (USA) or 1-412-317-5747 (international). In addition, a dial-up replay of the conference call will be available approximately one hour after the call’s conclusion for one week. The replay number is 1-855-669-9658 (USA) or 1-412-317-0088 (international), conference ID: 4178502.

A live webcast of the call will also be available from the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.accuray.com. A webcast replay can be accessed on the website and will remain available until Accuray announces its results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026.

About Accuray
Accuray is committed to expanding the powerful potential of radiation therapy to improve as many lives as possible. We invent unique, market-changing solutions designed to deliver radiation treatments for even the most complex cases—while making commonly treatable cases even easier—to meet the full spectrum of patient needs. We are dedicated to continuous innovation in radiation therapy for oncology, neuro-radiosurgery, and beyond, as we partner with clinicians and administrators, empowering them to help patients get back to their lives, faster. Accuray is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, with facilities worldwide. To learn more, visit www.accuray.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.

Investor and Media Contact
Steve Monroe
VP, Financial Planning & Analysis, Accuray
Investor.relations@accuray.com

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