The Millennial CEO
I recently attended a party hosted by a startup run almost entirely by millennials. I had the opportunity to chat with the company’s twenty-something founder and CEO, who gamely answered my probing questions about his leadership style. (“So, you study people like me?” he asked politely.) What struck me most was the CEO’s lack of […]
How to Build a Flexible Workplace
Millennials are looking for flexibility in the workplace — they’re comfortable checking work email from home, but they also want to be able to check personal emails at work, for example. This can be challenging for employers, especially large organizations in which different employees are looking for different things, such as job-sharing, working from home […]
Yelling Doesn’t Work: How to Give Negative Feedback to Millennials
“They want feedback. All. The. Time.” “They can’t handle any criticism.” “They want a trophy for showing up.” These are some of the most common complaints I hear from my corporate clients and speaking audiences about today’s millennial workers. While every millennial is unique and shouldn’t be stereotyped, I do feel this criticism often proves […]
Old Recruiting and Retention Tactics Won’t Work on Today’s New Employees
If you’re looking to expand your workforce this year, it’s important to look at how to be an appealing employer to millennials in the job market. These younger employees are looking for different things from their jobs than baby boomers and members of Gen X, and the employers that understand that will have an easier […]
Duke/CFO Survey: We’re Not Managing Millennials Well
Duke University and CFO Magazine recently released the latest set of results of their series of surveys asking CFOs about a variety of business issues, including millennials in the workforce. The latest data from the Duke/CFO Magazine Global Business Outlook Survey found CFOs saying their firms aren’t adapting to millennials very well and could do […]
Millennials’ Effect on the Workplace
The way millennials relate to work is changing the way we all approach life on the job. As more employers look for ways to recruit millennials, they’re making changes to the way they relate to all generations of employees when it comes to work styles, benefits, flex time and more. This week I bring you […]
Millennials Want Leadership Development — Is Your Company Offering Enough?
Aon Hewitt recently released its annual list of Top Companies for Leadership, highlighting the importance of leadership development as a foundation for business success. Developing leaders is especially important for organizations that are looking to attract high-potential millennial employees. These young workers are interested in joining organizations that are willing to develop them and boost […]
How Employers Can Attract Talented Millennials
Attracting Millennials to your organization can be a bit of a challenge. This generation of employees is looking for a wide variety of opportunities from potential employers, including rotational programs, coaching, mentoring and community service. To remain competitive today and into the future, you’re going to need to attract talented Millennials to your organization. To […]
Do You Really Get Your Millennial Employees?
Once you know the basics about what Millennials are looking for in the workplace, it’s easy to think that you’ve got them figured out. But the ideals of this dynamic generation run deep, and it’s important for employers to stay on top of what Millennials are looking for in their work. This week I’ve been […]
Are Your Corporate Values Connecting With Today’s Talent Pool?
One of changes Millennials have helped bring to today’s workplaces is a focus on giving back. Millennials are interested in working for companies that have strong corporate values and a sense of responsibility, so it’s essential that your organization offers employees the chance to volunteer, make a difference and ultimately change the world. This week […]