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…
Tag: Working with Millennials
The “Always-On” Work Culture: Relieving the Stress Faced by Gen Z and Millennials
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…
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,…
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…
Can you afford to lose your valuable employees?
“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…
Community as marketing trend
Fostering “communities” has been a popular marketing trend for the past year, even though creating and growing communities has been around for decades. For example, think about: User Generated Content (UGC) – long known for its believability, UGC is…
3 Reasons I Hire Marketers – for My Own Marketing
I’ve been in marketing for over 25 years and I know social media like the back of my hand. So why do I hire marketers? Why don’t I do it myself? After all, I’m the expert! There are three…
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…
