Younger tech workers, comprised of the newly arrived Gen Z and younger Millennials, are the most flighty when it comes to jobs. Definitions first: Gen Z is the most recent generation to start entering the workforce, born during the late 1990s to the early 2000s (some sources say from 1997 – 2012). If you…
In a world where remote work has become the norm, many believed the office might be on the verge of extinction. But a recent shift in workplace preferences has taken many by surprise. An opinion piece in The New York Times recently explored the trend of Gen Z and Millennials showing a willingness to…
In a hyper-connected world where technology is deeply intertwined with our daily lives, the boundaries between work and personal life have become increasingly blurred. This shift has given rise to the concept of the “always-on” work culture, a phenomenon that particularly affects Generation Z and Millennials. The Tech.co article “Always-On Workplaces Cause Stress” highlights the…
In the current fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, organizations face significant challenges in attracting and retaining younger employees (specifically, Gen Z and younger Millennials). While this generation possesses unique skills, perspectives, and hungers for opportunities, many leaders seem oblivious to the fact that they do not appeal to this talent pool. In this post, we’ll…
The modern workplace is evolving rapidly, with a new generation of employees emerging. Millennials (born 1981-1996) and Gen Z (born 1997-2012) are the youngest generations in the workforce, and they present unique challenges for CEOs looking to attract, onboard, train, and retain top talent. These generations have very different expectations, values, and needs than previous…
Many employees in the U.S. appear to be in a crisis, with a LinkedIn article that reads, “Worker burnout at a pandemic high: Poll.” Even in the HR function, where leaders send their “people issues,” there’s a burnout crisis. Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace Report (2022) quantifies the rise of negative emotions at…
“Employees who are not engaged or who are actively disengaged cost the world $7.8 trillion in lost productivity, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2022 Report.” Looking at marketing in particular, talent retention and access to expertise are big problems for many agencies and marketing departments (29% of those surveyed in the 2022 Marketing Report…
Once again, I’m struck by a recent column by Roxane Gay, the New York Times “Work Friend,” who gives workplace advice. I wrote about her advice last year and it seemed to have struck a chord with many. This past Sunday, she answered the following question from an employee at a small electronics company. I…
Do you know your “Why?” Simon Sinek’s 2009 TedTalk on this has 58 million views and is the basis for his book, “Start with Why.” The question seems simple – who are you and what do you stand for? The answer is not so simple – is it? Can you state, in one sentence, who…
In a recent New York Times “Work Friend” column, Roxanne Gay answered a question from a woman (signed “Mei-Lin, New York”) – and her response is the biggest wake-up call to management that I’ve seen in a long time. Mei-Lin’s question was about a situation in which her company’s client had bias issues (calling her…