What often appears to be “overnight success” is usually the result of years of strategic investment, learning from failure, and relentless perseverance. In the workplace, innovation doesn’t arise by chance—it’s cultivated through intentional effort, structured initiatives, and a culture that inspires people to imagine what’s possible.

Award-winning organizations don’t leave innovation to luck. They create environments where creativity flourishes and bold ideas are transformed into meaningful results. Here are some of the foundational strategies that drive innovation behind the scenes:

1. Encouraging Psychological Safety

One of the most powerful predictors of a high-performing team is psychological safety—the belief that it’s safe to take risks, speak up, and share unconventional ideas without fear of embarrassment or retaliation.

When employees feel secure, they’re more likely to voice new concepts, challenge the status quo, and support each other through trial and error. Innovation requires experimentation, and that means sometimes failing forward. A psychologically safe environment turns failure into feedback and fuels the kind of creative thinking that leads to breakthroughs.

2. Fostering Cross-Functional Collaboration

When people from different departments, roles, and backgrounds collaborate, they bring fresh perspectives and uncover unexpected solutions.

Organizations that encourage this kind of cross-functional synergy consistently outperform those that operate in silos. Collaboration fosters empathy, promotes knowledge-sharing, and sparks the kind of energy that drives change. Highlighted in Karsun’s previous blog post on collaboration and communication, which explores how a connected culture leads to higher-quality outcomes—demonstrating that the best ideas often emerge at the intersection of diverse experiences.

3. Investing in the Right Technology and Processes

True innovation requires the right infrastructure. That means not just having access to cutting-edge tools, but embedding smart processes that empower employees to do their best work.

Forward-thinking companies are constantly evolving their tech stacks and workflows to remove friction, boost efficiency, and open doors to new ways of thinking. These investments aren’t just about staying competitive, they signal to employees that the organization believes in their potential and is committed to enabling their success.

Building a Culture That Sustains Innovation

A thriving culture of innovation is never accidental. It’s a reflection of leadership choices, employee empowerment, and a clear vision of what’s possible. By prioritizing the employee experience—through trust, creativity, collaboration, and capability—organizations don’t just achieve recognition. They build workplaces where people are inspired to grow, experiment, and shape the future every single day.

Behind every award, milestone, or major leap forward lies a story of intention. Success, it turns out, is built in the quiet moments: brainstorming sessions, courageous conversations, and the unwavering belief that tomorrow can always be better than today.

This blog was written by Karsun expert Angela Brooks. Angela is Karsun’s Director of Talent. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Learn how innovators and experimenters grow at Karsun then dive into the latest from our Karsun Innovation Center.

Karsun Solutions, an information technology company using AI to accelerate modernization, announced that it received four new Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards. Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards are presented by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces. Under the 2025 program Karsun Solutions received Culture Excellence awards for Innovation, Work-Life Flexibility, Leadership and Purpose & Values.

The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets. 

Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards recognize organizations that excel in specific areas of workplaces culture:

• Innovation This award will celebrate organizations who have embedded innovation into their culture and create an environment where new ideas come from all employees. Learn More about the Karsun Innovation Center.

• Work-Life Flexibility: This award celebrates the organizations that provide options to their employees in how and where they work, as well as having managers who care for their employee’s concerns. Learn More about Karsun Solutions Culture.

• Leadership: This award will celebrate organizations whose leaders inspire confidence in their employees and in the direction of the company. These leaders understand the needs of customers which front-line employees hear every day. Meet the Karsun Solutions Leadership Team.

• Purpose & Values: This award celebrates organizations who have both embedded their mission and values into their culture and are efficient in their work to bring it into reality. Uncover Karsun Solutions Core Values.

Karsun Solutions solves complex information technology challenges for government agencies and enterprise organizations. Its AI-powered ReDuX modernization platform accelerates the delivery of its software development, cloud, data and artificial intelligence solutions. Discover how to meet your mission, elevate capability, drive efficiency and expedite outcomes with Modernization for Every Next at Karsun-LLC.com. 

In addition to elevating the capabilities of its customers, Karsun Solutions encourages its team members to “Find Your Next,” via its robust professional development program, access to industry experts and emerging technologies through its Karsun Innovation Center. Top Workplaces awards are based on feedback from a research-backed employee engagement survey. Learn more about the company’s award-winning culture at https://karsun-llc.com/careers/culture-and-benefits.

About Karsun Solutions

Transform your career with the company transforming possible. Join the workplace where the only limit on your potential is the limit of your curiosity. Thrive in a community that empowers software development, cloud and data experts. At Karsun, collaborate in a culture that allows you the freedom to explore every possibility and provides support to turn your bold ideas into reality. Expand your career potential with dynamic development resources like Karsun Academy and sponsored technical certification courses. And joining a growing enterprise means as we grow, so do your career opportunities. Take your career to the next level and play your part in powering new possibilities for federal agencies.

Company Contact

Karsun Solutions
marketing@karsun-llc.com

About Energage

Making the world a better place to work together.^TMEnergage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations,  Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

HERNDON, VIRGINIA – Karsun Solutions has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by the Oklahoman. Awardees are among the best employers in the state of Oklahoma. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few. 

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

This is Karsun’s third year on the list. Headquartered in Virginia, its teams in Oklahoma City, the Washington, D.C. region and around the country support large-scale enterprise modernization efforts at government agencies. In addition to this award, the technology consulting firm previously received Top Workplaces awards as a top employer in the Washington, D.C. region, nationally as part of the USA TODAY Top Workplaces program and across the industry as a Technology Industry Top Workplace. It is currently hiring team members for both remote and hybrid roles in these locations. It is currently hiring at KarsunCareers.com/jobs.

At Karsun, we believe that our core values are the foundation of our success. Each quarter, we take the time to celebrate a special group of individuals who embody these values. Nominated by their peers and leaders, these exceptional team members represent the qualities that drive us to deliver superior solutions to our government customers. Let’s take a closer look at how we honor excellence, innovation, teamwork, commitment, integrity, and fun through our employee recognition program.

Celebrating Karsun’s Core Values

Our core values unite us as a team and guide us in our mission. They inspire us to achieve greatness and celebrate those who go above and beyond. Recognizing the employees who live these values every day is a key part of Karsun culture.

Recognizing Excellence

Excellence is at the heart of everything we do at Karsun. We acknowledge team members who go the extra mile to achieve outstanding results. Recently, we celebrated a team member who worked diligently to add an enhancement for a customer. He demonstrated leadership as he ensured the feature was delivered on time with high quality. By honoring such dedication, we recognize both the effort and the achievement.

Innovation in Action

Innovation is a defining attribute of Karsun. We hold monthly Innovation Town Halls and feature our innovators in our quarterly awards. Two award winners we celebrated contributed to the development of ReDuX, Karsun’s toolkit for AI-accelerated mainframe modernization. Innovators recognized by Karsun through our employee awards highlight the importance of collaboration, vision, and the drive to research and develop extraordinary solutions for our team members serving our customers.

The Power of Teamwork

At Karsun, we are one team working toward a common goal. We celebrate those who foster collaboration and improve processes. We recognized one of our team members this year for his work identifying, assessing, and resolving infrastructure challenges as a member of one of our challenge teams. Challenge teams, like those used by our Karsun SEALS, are hackathon-type multiday sessions used to address emerging needs faced by our customers. By contributing to enhancements during these intense exercises, this team member helped his challenge team and improved processes for teams to come.

We recognized other members for their process enhancements and the myriad ways they lift up their teams. These include an award to one team member for his automation for database management, another for a stand-out business analyst whose skills allowed them to be a point person for their team’s needs, and others who were honored for their ongoing support across multiple areas and teams.

Commitment to the Customer

Our commitment to excellence empowers our team as they extend that commitment to the customer’s mission. Several of our 2024 “Do Extraordinary” awardees were recognized for valuing the needs of our customer, their mission, and goals. They never miss a beat in fast-paced environments as they tirelessly provide updates, engage customers, and address emerging challenges.

Upholding Integrity

Integrity is the bedrock of our culture. We value honesty and fairness in all of our dealings. That includes quality backed by our testing experts. Recent awards recognized the work of our team members’ invaluable dedication to software quality, testing, and the overall integrity of the platform delivered to their customers.

Another member of our corporate team was recognized for her pivotal role in producing data as requested. This timely response ensured accurate information was delivered to the corporate teams she supports. Whether it’s integrity through quality or integrity through accuracy, our integrity MVPs ensure Karsun delivers extraordinary results with excellent quality.

Fun at Work

At Karsun, we understand the importance of enjoying our work. We host events like family picnics and team celebrations to build camaraderie. Many of our award winners are recognized for their ability to foster a positive and fun work environment, improving team morale and making Karsun a great place to work. In addition to our quarterly award winners, we also celebrated the ongoing contributions of our team members at our 15th Anniversary celebrations this year. Held in person and virtually, we shared memories, trivia, food, and camaraderie, as we upheld our “fun” core value while honoring the dedication of our team members to our work.

Reflecting on Our Values

Our core values are more than just principles; they are the driving force behind our success. By celebrating the employees who exemplify these values, we not only honor their contributions but also reinforce the importance of these qualities in our daily work. If you are inspired by these stories and want to be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, teamwork, commitment, integrity, and fun, we welcome you to explore opportunities at KarsunCareers.com/jobs.

Thank you for celebrating with us the incredible contributions of our team members who demonstrate Karsun’s core values. They are the reason we continue to deliver extraordinary solutions to our government customers.

The news is out, Karsun Solutions is an Employee Well-Being Top Workplace! We also announced earlier this month we are Monster Remote Work Top Workplace. We believe remote work and well-being go hand in hand.

Remote work can significantly support employee wellness and well-being in a variety of ways, by offering greater flexibility, reducing stress, and fostering a healthier work-life balance. Here are some of the key ways remote work contributes to employee wellness.

Flexible Schedules and Work Locations

Remote work often allows employees to manage their schedules, enabling them to work during the hours they feel most productive and take breaks when needed. This flexibility can reduce the pressure of rigid work hours and allow employees to balance personal and professional responsibilities more effectively, improving their overall mental health. Our teams establish core hours around the times that best serve their customers and allow for the best collaboration among their teams. Many of our teams are located in the Eastern or Central time zones, and our core hours typically match business hours in those regions.

We know greater autonomy leads to greater job satisfaction. We encourage teams to find the remote flexible arrangements that work best for them. For some of our teams, that’s a hybrid schedule utilizing the resources available at our Herndon, Virginia headquarters. This space also gives teams the ability to host optional social and team building activities while remaining primarily remote. Even then, most of our teams are remote, and most events, like our Quarterly All Hands are hosted hybrid to allow participation regardless of location. 

Reduced Stress

Remote-flexible work arrangements reduce stress in several ways. To start, commuting can be a significant source of stress, taking up time and energy that could otherwise be spent on productive or relaxing activities. Remote work eliminates the daily commute, which can lead to more rest, lower stress levels, and better use of time. Employees may also experience financial savings from reduced commuting costs.

Traditional office environments can sometimes contribute to stress due to distractions, interpersonal conflicts, or office politics. Remote work reduces these stressors, allowing employees to focus on their tasks in a more peaceful environment. Moreover, working from home enables employees to create a comfortable and personalized workspace that suits their needs. Whether it’s adjusting the lighting, setting up ergonomic furniture, or incorporating personal touches, having control over the work environment can improve comfort and reduce physical strain, contributing to overall well-being.

Better Physical Health

Remote work can encourage better physical health by giving employees more control over their schedules, enabling them to incorporate physical activity and healthier eating habits into their daily routines. As part of our commitment to remote work, we provide virtual wellness resources. These include virtual fitness classes, weekly wellness newsletters, and asynchronous healthy living competitions. Our employee perks program provides further resources.

Additionally, by working from home, employees reduce their exposure to contagious illnesses such as colds, flu, or other viruses, which are more easily spread in office environments. This helps maintain physical health, lowers absenteeism, and minimizes the stress of potentially falling ill.

Remote work also allows employees to take breaks when they need them, rather than adhering to a strict office schedule. This flexibility makes it easier to incorporate mindfulness practices, short walks, or relaxation exercises into the workday, all of which contribute to mental well-being.

In addition to all of the benefits above, remote work is also good for the environment, contributing to our team members’ long-term health. By working remotely, employees contribute to reducing the environmental impact of commuting. For this reason, remote work benefits our teams in the short term and well into the future. 

We have found by enabling flexibility, autonomy, and a more balanced lifestyle, remote work can greatly enhance both physical and mental well-being, leading to healthier, more engaged employees. We continue to hire remote teams to support our growing enterprise modernization teams. Apply for one of our remote jobs and find your next at KarsunCareers.com/jobs.

In recognition of its employee-centered culture, Karsun Solutions announced it received two additional Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards for Employee Well-Being and Appreciation. Top Workplaces awards are based on feedback from a research-backed employee engagement survey. Karsun Solutions has previously received regional, national and industry-wide recognition from Top Workplaces. 

The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets. Karsun Solutions has received recognition as a national USA TODAY Top Workplace and regionally as a Washington Post and Oklahoman Top Workplace. It is also a Technology Industry and Remote Work Top Workplace.

Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards recognize organizations that excel in specific areas of workplace culture. The Employee Appreciation award celebrates organizations that demonstrate gratefulness for the efforts of employees, and that employees reciprocate by being motivated to give their best at work. The Employee Well-Being award celebrates organizations that put the health and wellness of their employees at the center of their workplace culture. Karsun Solutions previously received Culture Excellence awards for Innovation, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, Leadership and Purpose & Values.

Karsun Solutions is growing and hiring. In addition to hiring remote roles nationwide, it has teams in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Washington, D.C. regions. Its experts deliver modern software development, cloud and data solutions to government agencies. For the latest job opportunities, visit KarsunCareers.com/jobs.

Energage conducts the surveys used for the Top Workplaces Program. It helps organizations turn that employee feedback into useful insights into their culture. Details about how Karsun Solutions builds a great workplace culture are available on Top Workplaces. 

About Karsun Solutions

Transform your career with the company transforming possible for the government. Join the workplace where the only limit on your potential is the limit of your curiosity. Thrive in a community that empowers software development, cloud and data experts. At Karsun, collaborate in a culture that allows you the freedom to explore every possibility and provides support to turn your bold ideas into reality. Expand your career potential with dynamic development resources like Karsun Academy and sponsored technical certification courses. And joining a growing enterprise means as we grow, so do your career opportunities. Take your career to the next level and play your part in powering new possibilities for federal agencies.

About Energage

Making the world a better place to work together.^TMEnergage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations,  Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

Remote work can enhance collaboration in several ways, thanks to modern technology and tools that enable seamless communication and teamwork. Our remote work policy at Karsun is a key component of our ability to collaborate, work together, and bring innovative technology solutions to the government agencies we serve. In fact, we recently announced that we were a recipient of the Monster Remote Work Top Workplace award. Here is how remote work contributes to better collaboration at Karsun.

Asynchronous Collaboration

Remote work often involves working across different time zones, which promotes asynchronous collaboration. Teams can work on projects at different times and continue moving them forward without needing to be in the same place or online simultaneously. Tools like project management software, shared documents, and communication platforms enable real-time updates and ensure everyone stays on track.

The asynchronous approach is also applied to our professional development resources. Karsun maintains a vast virtual training library to support our team members in continuing their technical education, building their project management and people leader skills, working toward professional certifications, and looking to grow in other topics. This mindset helps our team members learn and grow at their own pace at the time that works best for them.

Increased Autonomy and Trust Lead to Focus and Productivity

Innovation is our DNA, and that includes promoting agile approaches to our work. At Karsun we have always emphasized the importance of giving teams the power to use the collaborative approaches that work for them while providing the tools to continuously improve their process. This is the philosophy behind our GoLean platform and our CMMI Level 5 appraised software development methodology.

Remote work is an extension of the autonomy we give to our teams. We know this can lead to more empowered employees who take ownership of their work. And we celebrate these accomplishments at our monthly, virtual Innovation Town Halls.

We also know this is more productive for our teams because, in many cases, remote workers find fewer distractions compared to an office setting. Additionally, remote work can offer our team members more flexibility, leading to improved work-life balance and job satisfaction. When employees are less stressed and feel more in control of their schedules, they are more likely to collaborate effectively and contribute positively to team efforts.

Teamwork is a Karsun Core Value. We built a collaborative environment where our teams excel because we give them flexibility. Our teams are thriving and growing and we’re looking to add more members to our team! For our latest remote job openings, visit KarsunCareers.com/jobs and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest from our Talent Team!

Herndon, Virginia – Karsun Solutions announced it is a recipient of the 2024 Top Workplaces for Remote Work award, featured by Monster, a global leader in connecting people and jobs. Energage, a purpose-driven organization that builds and brands employers of choice, determines the awards through an employee survey.

The Top Workplaces employer recognition program has a 17-year history of researching, surveying, and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 65 regional markets. Karsun Solutions is also a 2024 Technology Industry Top Workplace. An enterprise modernization company serving government agencies, Karsun Solutions hires information technology experts and other professionals for remote roles supporting its growing teams.

The 2024 Top Workplaces for Remote Work award celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees cultivating exceptional remote working environments. Karsun Solutions earned the award based on employee feedback. Results of a confidential employee engagement survey were evaluated by comparing responses to research-based statements that predict high performance against industry benchmarks.

“These awards underscore the importance of listening to employees about where and when they can be their most productive and happiest selves,” shares Monster CEO Scott Gutz. “We know that this flexibility is essential to helping both employers and candidates find the right fit.”

Karsun has cultivated a remote-flexible work environment. Using a mindset that empowers teams to select the workplace that best supports their needs, Karsun’s collaboration, innovation and professional development resources are available to team members regardless of whether they are remote or hybrid. For the latest opportunities to Find Your Next as a member of the Karsun team, visit KarsunCareers.com/jobs.

About Karsun Solutions

Transform your career with the company transforming possible for the government. Join the workplace where the only limit to your potential is the limit of your curiosity. Thrive in a community that empowers software development, cloud and data experts. At Karsun, explore every possibility and turn your bold ideas into reality. Expand your career potential with dynamic development resources like Karsun Academy and sponsored technical certification courses. And joining a growing enterprise means as we grow, so do your career opportunities. Take your career to the next level and play your part in powering new possibilities for federal agencies. Join us at KarsunCareers.com.

About Energage

Making the world a better place to work together.^TM

Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations,  Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

Herndon, VA – Karsun Solutions announced that, for the third time, it is a Top Workplaces Technology Industry winner. Energage selects the organizations named to the Industry Top Workplaces lists based on employee feedback gathered through its anonymous third-party survey. The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations. In addition to its industry award, Karsun Solutions previously received national Top Workplaces USA, Remote Top Workplaces and Culture Excellence awards, in addition to regional recognition as a Washington Post and Oklahoman Top Workplace.

“We are honored to be recognized among the top technology employers in the country,” said Sundar Vaidyanathan, Karsun Solutions CEO. “This Top Workplaces award reinforces our commitment to an employee-centered culture where openness, collaboration and innovation propel our vision forward.”

Top Workplaces Industry awards celebrate organizations that have built people-first workplace cultures within their sector. The award marks these organizations as an employer of choice for those seeking employment in the industry. Top Workplaces awards are based on feedback from a research-backed employee engagement survey. Details about how Karsun Solutions builds a great workplace culture are available on Top Workplaces.

Karsun Solutions is hiring for remote roles nationwide and hybrid roles supporting its Washington, D.C. and Oklahoma City teams. Its teams deliver acquisitions, aviation, grants and fleet modernization solutions to government agencies. Learn more about its current information technology job openings at KarsunCareers.com/jobs.

HERNDON, Va. – Karsun Solutions received five new Culture Excellence Awards from Top Workplaces. It announced it was recognized with awards for Compensation and Benefits, Innovation, Purpose and Values, Work-Life Flexibility and Leadership. Ranking for each award was based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

“We are proud to cultivate a workplace where employee well-being is an essential element of our collaborative culture,” said Sundar Vaidyanathan, CEO and Co-Founder of Karsun Solutions.

Earlier this year, Top Workplaces recognized Karsun with its 2024 Remote Top Workplaces award and its annual ranking of the best workplaces nationwide, its 2024 Top Workplaces USA award. Karsun provides enterprise modernization expertise to federal civilian government agencies. Recently named one of the Largest Government Technology Contractors by the Washington Business Journal, it is currently hiring software development, cloud and data experts to join its growing teams. For the latest information on its remote and hybrid roles, visit KarsunCareers.com/jobs.

About Karsun Solutions

Transform your career with the company transforming possible for the government. Join the workplace where the only limit on your potential is the limit of your curiosity. Thrive in a community that empowers software development, cloud and data experts. At Karsun, collaborate in a culture that allows you the freedom to explore every possibility and provides support to turn your bold ideas into reality. Expand your career potential with dynamic development resources like Karsun Academy and sponsored technical certification courses. Joining our growing enterprise means that as we grow, so do your career opportunities. Take your career to the next level and play your part in powering new possibilities for federal agencies.

Company Contact 

Karsun Solutions
marketing@karsun-ll.com
www.karsun-llc.com

About Energage

Making the world a better place to work together.™

Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 14 years of culture research and the results from 23 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations,  Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.