In the competitive world of retail stores and sales, Pandora’s recent transformation and success shows how smart hiring and training practices works in a world where others struggle to hire and retain younger workers.
If you’re credulous about there being a cost to ditching DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives), it may be because you’re not part of the age group that values DEI. There’s now hard data showing that there are groups that withhold money if DEI is abandoned.
Sara Lynch’s article in Inc. discusses workplace shifts by 2025, particularly the rise of Generation Z in management roles, constituting 10% of managers. Despite challenges like high turnover, Gen Z’s inclination for learning needs support through effective training. Organizations must adapt to retain talent across generations for future success.
How can companies do a better job of hiring Gen Z – per AI? Hiring and retaining Gen Z workers is a large issue for many organizations, so I put the question (the title to this post) to Perplexity AI, and I was pleased and a bit surprised at the response. It tells me: Why…
One way that anyone who is hiring Gen Z can make a difference – today – is to look at the Job Descriptions and see if they are totally honest and clear. Are they transparent about the job expectations? Or are there assumptions about new employees learning about the work culture once they arrive? What…
Generational Divides Don’t Have to Exist – Some Gen Z Choose Work with their Grandparents This blog post was inspired by my mother (my mother!) who sent me an article about grandparents working with their grandchildren. And it’s on the HuffPost website, so you know it’s eye-catching as well as true. Here’s the nugget that…
Gen Z Aren’t Resilient – Here’s How to Offer Advice and Critiques The Wall Street Journal’s article has a catchy headline, “Your Gen-Z Employee Isn’t Fooled by Your Compliment Sandwich,” alluding to the practice of offering criticism after a compliment and ending with another upbeat comment or statement. But it hides the true point of…
I just returned from a week in the Bahamas, swimming with dolphins, that has helped to frame the future I want to have.
In today’s multigenerational workplace, communication challenges arise. Leadership must take responsibility for bridging the generational gap. By promoting open communication, embracing flexibility, investing in training, and celebrating diversity, leaders can foster collaboration and productivity. Younger employees can also contribute by practicing active listening, being open to feedback, embracing technology, seeking mentors, and mentoring others.
In today’s multigenerational workplace, communication challenges arise. Leadership must take responsibility for bridging the generational gap. By promoting open communication, embracing flexibility, investing in training, and celebrating diversity, leaders can foster collaboration and productivity. Younger employees can also contribute by practicing active listening, being open to feedback, embracing technology, seeking mentors, and mentoring others.