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.…
Tag: Generational Divide
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…
Big Tech is Selling Out Its Integrity
As a marketing expert and digital marketing specialist, I feel obligated to tell you how big tech companies are selling out their integrity: accepting money instead of ferreting out corruption and disinformation. To learn about the details, read How Facebook…
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…
Why Early Career Marketers Need Mentoring – at Scale
Starting off in any industry is tough – and marketing is no different. Whether you want to be a digital marketer or do product marketing – there are insights about working on a team and in an office environment –…
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…
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…
