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The Challenge of Workplace Culture & Gen Z Employees

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,…

a team at work - y reaction to HBR article

My thoughts on the Harvard Business Review’s take on inter-generational issues

The inter-generational divide in the workplace has become so pervasive that the Harvard Business Review is now writing about it. A recent article begins: In a recent conversation with the HR leader of a Midwestern U.S.–based financial services company,…

“Yes, your job is important. But it’s not all-important”

Once again, I’m inspired to respond to Roxane Gay’s Work Friend column from the New York Times. I’ve responded to her columns in the past, the most recent one where she lambasted CEOs who call their employees a “family.” This…

CEO’s Beware: Your Company Isn’t “Family”

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…

What is Your Why – at Work and in Life?

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…

“It’s Me or Her” – from the NYTimes “Work Friend” column

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…

Workplace Expectations Are Changing – Are You Ready?

There was a great Op-Ed piece recently in the New York Times, written by Jessica Powell, a former VP at Google, titled, Bosses: Consider Caring a Bit. Right away, you know where she’s coming from but don’t let that deter…

How Millennials prefer to be managed at work

3 Revelations from Interviewing Millennials About Work Preferences

As a big believer in “proof,” I’ve interviewed three Millennials in the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area about their preferences at work. Why? Because, as a business and marketing strategist, I work with companies that have Millennial employees to help them maximize…

Are you happy at your job?

As I’ve become more involved with the human resources side of marketing (and business) consulting, I’ve become more aware of how people feel about their work. In particular, how employees feel when it comes to being happy at work. I’ve…

Leading Age-Diverse Teams

The challenge of leading people of all ages in the U.S. workforce has always been around; there are always older generations and younger generations. However, each generation is slightly different in size and how they approach work. The Baby Boom…

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The Challenge of Workplace Culture & Gen Z Employees

My thoughts on the Harvard Business Review’s take on inter-generational issues

“Yes, your job is important. But it’s not all-important”

CEO’s Beware: Your Company Isn’t “Family”

What is Your Why – at Work and in Life?

“It’s Me or Her” – from the NYTimes “Work Friend” column

Workplace Expectations Are Changing – Are You Ready?

3 Revelations from Interviewing Millennials About Work Preferences

Are you happy at your job?

Leading Age-Diverse Teams

Introduction

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