“Generation Z only knows a world that is hyper-connected, where by the tap of a smartphone, a pair of shoes can be delivered to their doorstep via Uber or … Read more
Ready or Not Here Comes Generation Thumb
Talking about millennials in the workforce is so yesterday. Time now to start preparing for Gen Z, or, as Chad Norman calls them, Generation Thumb. This is … Read more
HR Roundtable: The Value of a Multi-Generational Workforce
In the classic rock anthem My Generation by The Who, lead singer Roger Daltrey screams, “I hope I die before I get old.” He echoed a sentiment of the … Read more
What Gen Z Wants From Work Is Different Than You Might Think
Technology and recent economic factors have disrupted many things. And one of those things is the labor force climate. Here are just a few disruptions that … Read more
Gen Z Is Coming and They’ll Be Changing Your Culture Forever
There are numerous articles discussing millennials and employee engagement. Some people bemoan millennials and others tout them as invaluable additions to … Read more
Generation Z Is Coming. Will You Be Ready?
Recently at the SHRM conference, I had the pleasure of meeting Heather Bussing’s son, Holden. As we all laughed and joked with this young man, we mentioned … Read more
Millennials and the 21st Century Principal-Agent Problem
The Principal – Agent Problem is alive and well. It is getting more and more difficult to inspire employees to act in the best interest of the … Read more
8 Tips for Managing Millennials More Effectively
If managing millennials is a major topic of conversation — and frustration — in your organization, here are eight things managers and your organization can … Read more
There Are Differences In What the Generations Want From Work
I was doing some research for a client and came across this report from Monster: Monster Multi-Generational Survey, published in 2016. The underlying … Read more
What to Look Out For When You Start Hiring Gen Z
Generation Z (ages 17-26) is catching the attention of marketers, media and the entertainment industry. But what makes this new generation different? As … Read more
Want to Keep Your Millennials? Then Train Them
Millennials want to leave their jobs. A report from Deloitte found that a majority expect to have new jobs in the next five years. Why? Leadership … Read more
How Companies Can Best Recruit and Retain Millennials
Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from the book It’s All About Bob (bie): Strategies For Winning With Your Employees, published by The … Read more
Want to Lead Millennials? Just Stop Giving Us What We Want
There are countless articles out there that detail how to lead Millennials — everything from the importance of transparency, meaningful work, and … Read more
Employers and Gen Z: Time to Lay The Foundation For the Next Wave of Talent
Millennials were the primary focus of marketers and recruiters for most of the last decade. And for good reason: More than one-in-three American workers … Read more
How to Set Your Millennial Employees Up for Great Success
This generation of Millennials, they can be a little difficult, right? I’ve hired them, I work with them, my children are them, so I’ve seen firsthand what … Read more
Millennials Who Move Up — and Those Who Move On
Have you ever wondered about how some Millennials work hard and move up, while others work for a while but then decide to move on? Let me start with some … Read more
I’m Sick and Tired of People Playing the Generation Card
I gotta admit, I was a little spellbound when I first read Talia Jane’s open letter to the CEO of Yelp, the company she worked for then (she was fired … Read more
5 Ways to Engage Employees to Help Retain Top Talent
With the unemployment rate dropping below 5 percent for the first time in eight years, it’s no surprise that business owners and senior executives are … Read more
Praise? It’s An Essential (and Critical) Skill For All New Managers
There is no shortage of skills that new managers need to develop as they transition from individual contributors to leading people for the first time. One … Read more
Don’t Look Now, But Your Millennials Are Searching For Their Next Gig
It’s not true that your Millennials are more likely to job hop than other generations, but they’re probably already looking for their next … Read more