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…
Tag: Generational Divide
The Invisible Crisis – Leadership’s Failure to Retain and Recruit Gen Z Talent
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 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,…
What You’ve Been Doing to Retain Employees Isn’t Working – Here’s Why
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.…
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 –…