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 hostility
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…
5 Signs Your Marketing Team is Dysfunctional
As a Marketing Strategist, I’ve had dozens of opportunities to see first-hand marketing teams and agencies that are dysfunctional. What do I mean by that? Well, you’ve read this far so you have a sense. Read on – here are…
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…
Eye Opening Conversation with a Millennial in HR
Jennifer L’Heureux is a Digital Leadership and Change Consultant, as well as a coach, facilitator, and speaker, devoted to “elevating individuals and teams to become ready for tomorrow.” Jennifer focuses on early and mid-career individuals, who are most often Millennials,…
Will Millennials Flee Cities – Creating More Generational Divide at the Office?
Any way you look at it, COVID-19 has generated significant change in the way people live and work – of all generations. By early May of 2020, approximately 61% of employed Millennials were working from home and, of that group,…
How to Handle 5 Generations in the Workplace
I’ve been working on – and writing about – inter-generational issues in the workplace since I published my book, Digital Influence for Baby Boomers: Why You Should Care and Yes, You Can Do this! in 2016. The topic has gotten…
