Sick Days Are a Generational Issue
Do you use all of your sick days? If you’re a people leader, do you positively acknowledge when your employees do? This is a generational
Do you use all of your sick days? If you’re a people leader, do you positively acknowledge when your employees do? This is a generational
I recently received a gift from a colleague, Bill Carrier, in Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches, a network of coaches and thought leaders I’m proud to
Every month, I have a call with my fabulous content marketing team at Rep Cap to talk about my upcoming month’s newsletter. On our latest
By now, the pandemic has shaken most of our core assumptions about work. When and where we work have been hotly debated for the past
I recently joined the JA Worldwide Global Council and, as part of the group, attended my very first in-person meeting since COVID swept the globe.
I’m calling it now: Mental health in the workplace is going to be the HR headline for 2022. I’m hearing from employees and leaders at
We’re currently in what I’ve been referring to as the “messy middle” of the pandemic return-to-office experience. Many people planned to return in September, but
After one year, four months and 19 days of pandemic-induced virtual presenting, I finally had the opportunity to speak in front of a live audience
When Covid-19 first emerged, I started to think about all the people thrown unexpectedly into career transition because of the pandemic, lockdowns and economic fallout.
As we sort through the lessons of 2020, a clear picture emerges of companies that thrived and those that floundered. Some industries and organizations succeeded
In my book, The Remix, I offer seven “rules for remixers.” Rule #6 feels particularly relevant right now: Don’t change what works.
Networking is natural for some, and tough for others. Networking remotely is an entirely new phenomenon. Here are some tips for remote networking.
Workplace trends that were already taking place have only accelerated due to the coronavirus. My new book, Recalculating, is a guide to help you navigate the changing world of work.
This article originally appeared in Law Practice Today June 2020. While law will always be among the more conventional industries, successful firms know that they
Stress and uncertainty can bring out the ugly sides of some people. Faced with fight or flight, some of our colleagues, unfortunately, choose to fight,
Managers like you are used to hosting team meetings. You’ve probably led hundreds of weekly staff meetings. You might have given presentations to your company’s
Welcome to Career Q&A, where I answer career and workplace questions submitted by professionals like you. Company Leader Asks about the Best Way to Host
Coronavirus has forced millions of families to attempt homeschooling for the first time ever. My family is no exception. It sure has been a transition
With much of the United States workforce sheltering in place, many work projects have been put on hold for the foreseeable future. In response, some
Welcome to the Monthly Work Remix, where I answer career and workplace questions submitted by professionals like you. Every month, I’ll adapt episodes of my
Because of the coronavirus pandemic and many states’ mandates to shelter in place, millions of managers across industries are managing remote teams for the first
Chatbots and automatic sales funnels are all the rage in online marketing. You may have had a Millennial or Gen Z employee mention a new website widget in last week’s team meeting. Eyes beaming, they gushed about how their widget will warm leads while cutting down on work hours.
But doesn’t this miss the whole point of sales?
Welcome to Career Q&A, where I answer career and workplace questions submitted by professionals like you. Tech Founder from Generation X Wants to Better Understand
Alina Morse is thirteen years old, and she’s already become the face of a multi-million-dollar company. (For context, thirteen-year-old Lindsey was playing mediocre middle school
I’ve seen it many times. After wrapping up one of my presentations, I’m approached by a Baby Boomer or Gen X manager who says, “My young employees just don’t have any common sense! How can I understand them?”
Welcome to Career Q&A, where I answer workplace questions submitted by professionals just like you. Gen X Insurance Leader Wonders Why it’s so Important to
After a great response to my recent post on saying thanks to employees, I began thinking about small actions that lead to big results. For
How many 2020 top trend prediction posts have you read already? Four? Eight? A dozen? I know… ‘tis the season for speculation. I do hope
Let’s be honest. Holiday parties are kind of passé. You know the stereotypes. Ugly sweaters, overly competitive white elephant exchanges, and enough alcohol to give
In recent weeks, the meme “OK Boomer” has dominated the headlines of many major news outlets. It seems that the phrase, as young people reject
“Young People Are Going To Save Us All From Office Life,” cheered the headline of a recent New York Times article that caught my eye.
Happy Thanksgiving! Today, I want to talk about how to say thanks to your employees without breaking the bank. It’s wonderful to add dollars to
You might believe your benefits package is top-notch, but would your employees agree? Possibly not: A surprising 36% of respondents to Capital One’s 2019 Work
Here is a quotation that I share in my training programs on generational diversity: “I see no hope for the future of our people if
I’m often asked why there is so much attention right now to generational differences. Haven’t people of different generations always worked together? The answer is
My speaking engagements frequently take me to college campuses, where I have the opportunity to connect with professors and administrators about the hot topics on
If you want to know how Gen X feels, look no further than a recent news segment. As CBSNLive reported on generations, their chart looked…well,
When I reached out to dozens of colleagues to ask what their favorite people management book was, The One Minute Manager received the most mentions.
So, while decoding the Millennial mindset is still an important part of the work I do as a multigenerational workplace speaker and consultant, much of
What is the secret to better managing today’s Millennial attorneys (the generation defined by the Pew Research Center as those born between approximately 1981 to
Big News: The Wall Street Journal has named THE REMIX a Book of the Month for July! If you are a WSJ+ subscriber, you can
For the first time in American history, there are five unique generations in our workforce: the Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, Millennials and the newly
The main story about last week’s Super Bowl was how boring it was, but there was another plot line to follow. The Super Bowl was,
I love millennials. I’ve built my career on helping companies successfully integrate younger generations into their workforces. I’ve defended millennials against those who seek to
There’s no question that the multigenerational workplace encompasses a host of styles—from Gen Xers like me who love email, to Gen Z which is just as
New Mentoring Trends When the concept of reverse mentoring burst on the scene in the multigenerational workplace, it was all about having cool 20-somethings teach
Most of us tend to hang around with people who are “like us,” that is, who share commonalities in background, personality, interests, and yes, age.
How Will You Retain Employees? You’re probably already aware that millennials are currently the largest generation in the U.S. workforce. But while many companies have
Companies that view employee benefits as an afterthought are missing an incredible opportunity to build their employer brand and help attract and retain workers of
As is the case with other traditional industries, many law firms have struggled with the rise of millennials in the workplace. Many of my law
Remember when your choices for business communication were to make a phone call, mail a letter or use that dog-eared manila “interoffice” routing envelope? (Who
For the first time in history, we now have five generations in the workforce, with employees ranging in age and experience across six decades. How do
In today’s five-generation workforce, it is more important than ever for leaders to become skilled at overseeing employees from a wide variety of backgrounds, identities
Location, location, location? It turns out the old real estate saying about the three most valuable qualities of a property may not be true for
The “Remixer of the Month” is a representative of the concept of The Remix, the topic of my next book, to be published by HarperCollins
The “Remixer of the Month” is a representative of the concept of The Remix, the topic of my next book, to be published by HarperCollins
The “Remixer of the Month” is a representative of the concept of The Remix, the topic of my next book, to be published by HarperCollins
The “Remixer of the Month” is a representative of the concept of The Remix, the topic of my next book, to be published by HarperCollins
I am delighted to share the news that my next book, THE REMIX: Generational Change and the Surprisingly Bright Future of Work, will be published
One of the best ways to find career and leadership inspiration is to read: blogs, websites, newsletters…and of course, books. (In fact, soon I will
When I talk about the multigenerational workplace, one of my themes is that those of us from previous generations can become so mired in old
As I’ve mentioned before, in 2018 I am eager to make “progress” on my goal of creating more products and services for my community, and
Note: This post What is a Millennial? Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask from October 20, 2015, has been updated
Last year I started answering common questions I hear from my consulting and speaking clients about Millennials in the workplace. Here I’ve collected the best
Let it go. If you are a parent of a young child like I am, those three little words immediately conjure images of Elsa, Anna
Note to readers: Here’s the latest in a series based on questions I frequently hear about managing millennials — those ongoing management challenges that can
There’s a seismic shift underway in the workplace, and if this “future of work” trend hasn’t affected you yet, it will. It’s the current fluctuation
There is a lot of buzz right now about millennials’ desire for “purpose” in their work. The truth, however, is that a desire for meaning
Football has been in the news for a lot of important reasons lately, but today I’d like to talk about a change in football and
Have you ever tried on a garment labeled “one size fits all” and thought, “Uh, really?” Well, over the years I’ve found the term “one
If I had to vote for the most unfair cliché to describe the supposed problem other generations have with millennials, I’d say it’s the concept
Note to readers: This is the sixth post in my new series based on questions I frequently hear about managing millennials — those ongoing management
Disagreement in the workplace is inevitable, particularly when you are passionate about what you do. Add in generational differences and discord can become all but
Modular furniture? Bike rooms? Relaxation spaces? I’m often asked what millennials most want in a work environment, because there is so much conflicting information. New
Grit. This word has recently jumped into our business vernacular, sparked in large part by the revealing book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,
We have literally been shaming younger generations for centuries, and while I firmly believe it’s time to stop shaming the millennial generation in particular, it
Wow. People feel strongly about helicopter parents in the workplace. It seems my July 26 post on helicopter parents in the workplace definitely resonated.
It’s an affliction that affects so many managers, and often they don’t even realize they’re doing it. See if you can spot yourself — or
We all know the “it” words for leadership qualities today, those buzzwords that pop up over and over to describe the qualities leader aspire to.
The concept of helicopter parents buzzing around the workplace, just like they hovered and swooped on the elementary school soccer field, sounds like a joke.
“Oh, awesome! We’re heading to a ropes course!” said no one ever. Unfortunately, team-building activities have gotten a really bad rap over the years, largely
Note to readers: This is the fifth post in my new series based on questions I frequently hear about managing millennials — those ongoing management
While millennials in the workplace have dominated our thinking about generations for years, we are learning more every day about their successors: Generation Z. Now
We’ve all heard so many myths about millennials. And, of course, they’re mostly super negative. If you’re a regular reader of my blog (thank you!),
It’s hard enough to attract and retain millennials to sexy tech companies, high-paying banking firms and other “hot” sectors. But what if you’re in a
Note to readers: This is the fifth post in my — those ongoing management challenges that can really make or break workplace relationships. Each month
Strong GPA. Check. Impressive internship. Check. The right technical certifications. Check. Seems like you’ve found the perfect candidate. But before you make
When we talk about generational differences, it’s easy to fall into overly generalized stereotypes: Baby Boomers are responsible. (Funny, they used to be called the
What would “EP” do? I’m referring to Emily Post, of course! While she’s a bit of a throwback, she remains the doyenne of etiquette, and I’ve
Lately I’ve been watching a lot of documentaries – in March, it was backup singers in 20 Feet from Stardom, and this month it’s stand-up
When it comes to Becoming the Boss, I know far from everything, but I did write the book. While I love to share my own
Note to readers: This is the fourth post in my new series based on questions I frequently hear about managing millennials — those ongoing management
We’ve all been on those teams that just worked: Everyone pulled their weight, stellar work got done, and you had fun doing it. And, of
While much has been made of millennials’ tendency to job hop, there’s another career trajectory they’re embracing: The Break. In fact, one survey found that
EXTREME YOU: Step Up. Stand Out. Kick Ass. Repeat. How could you hear that book title and not want to dive right in? The title
Note to readers: This is the third post in my new series based on questions I frequently hear about managing millennials — those ongoing management
Are you struggling to find the formula to attract and retain millennials? If so, you’re not alone. Managers in every industry wonder how to nab
Last week I wrote about apprenticeship, the ancient business strategy that I recommend every modern manager use. But, ahem, not all managers read my blog
International Women’s Da is coming up, and with it come important calls for gender equality in the workplace. Among the many excellent articles surrounding this
Have you ever thought about how you learned to do your job? While there are new challenges every day, of course, there is also so
Do you wonder if you’re giving your employees feedback that can help them excel at their jobs — and feel more included? Chances are, we
Note to readers: This is the second post in my new series based on questions I frequently hear about managing millennials — those ongoing management
Do you enjoy a good joke during the work day? The problem is that sticky issue of what makes a joke “good” and work-appropriate. Some
When you think about using tech tools in recruiting, what comes to mind? Easing the flood of resumes through an applicant tracking system or scouring
Note to readers: This year I’m launching a new series based on questions I frequently hear about managing millennials — those ongoing management challenges that
I’ve shared before that I think it’s time to stop shaming millennials. One of the reasons: They’re no longer all young 20-somethings just starting their
Let the deluge of “year-end lists” begin. I don’t know about you, but sometimes the events they mention seem so long ago that I have
I recently had the thrill of presenting at TEDx St. Louis Women. (Watch my full TEDx talk below.) This event, held at the gorgeous Peabody
Are you watching the new CBS show “The Great Indoors?” Get your Millennial Cliché Bingo card ready because the sitcom is chock full of them!
‘Tis the season for holiday gatherings, including the company holiday party. It’s likely your employer will have some sort of celebration: More than 90 percent
Are you beyond tired talking of about you-know-what? I am. The epic presidential election of 2016 may even be causing your blood pressure to rise:
Truth: Social media at work is an integral part of many of your employees’ days. According to a Pew research report, employees are using social
As you know if you’re a frequent reader, I often hear complaints that members of the millennial generation are entitled, lazy and narcissistic. The pervasive
No longer just for hipster start-ups, even prominent companies – think IBM, American Express and 3M — now abound with virtual workers. In fact, nearly
What is your company’s mission? If you said it was to sell widgets or provide advice, you’re not going to be in the best position
“Work isn’t supposed to be fun. It’s called ‘work’ for a reason!” Sound familiar? I’ve certainly heard comments like this from curmudgeonly colleagues over the
“A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.” If you thought this quote came from a millennial start-up founder, you’d
One of the golden rules of networking is to “be interested” — to ask open-ended questions and listen well. But what about the flip side:
The explosive power of gymnast Simone Biles. The incredible determination of swimmers Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps. The feats we see at the Olympics are
Just when we start to figure out millennials, everyone starts looking ahead. Don’t get me wrong: I still spend the majority of my time helping
When was the last time you booked a vacation, made a restaurant reservation or bought a new appliance (or even a pair of shoes) without
Are you one of the lucky people who loves your boss? Maybe she’s everything you aspire to be one day. Hanging with the team for happy
How can you take 75 million people and say they have anything in common? In other words, how can you take one “generation,” with each
I’ve always been a huge fan of mentors. My own mentors have helped me shape my career. They’ve smoothed my path and taught me countless
Pot, meet kettle. A new survey out from Bank of America found that less than 20 percent of adults think they are on their mobile
There is a persistent belief that millennials are entrepreneurs. Maybe that’s because millennials are open about their desire to job hop. Maybe it’s because Gen
Do lawn care companies and law firms face the same talent challenges? On the surface, it might not seem like it. But I’ve learned that
Ask any manager what their No. 1 talent issue is, and I can almost guarantee they will offer some variable of “attract and retain millennials.”
When even the bankers and accountants are dressing down, you know that casual dress is here to stay as a workplace norm. JP Morgan and
Do you have a bucket list? I just crossed a big one off mine – delivering a TEDx talk! My client, Estée Lauder, presented the
You’ve heard me talk a lot about how experience is everything to millennials, and in today’s environment unique experiences are the ultimate currency. In fact, three-quarters of
With summer intern season about to begin, I wanted to share helpful advice I’ve been reading about making internships truly beneficial for both interns and
This year, we’ve seen news about companies in traditional industries like banking and consulting changing long-standing work practices to address millennials’ expectations about work-life balance
We’ve all heard and read the millennial-bashing. Millennial employees want free food; they want unlimited vacation; they want to run the company two days after
We’re all in this together. If you’re a millennial, you’re probably humming along with Zac, Vanessa and the rest of the cast of High School
“But we were on a break!” (“Friends” references cross the generational divide, right?) Ross may have been talking about a relationship break, but I want
The phrase “office politics” makes some people queasy. Maybe that’s because we tend to associate “politics” with people who are looking out for No. 1.
In today’s “pictures or it didn’t happen” world, millennials are all about experiences. In fact, three-quarters of young people would choose to spend their money
Lately at speaking events I’ve been hearing some complaints from Millennials about their Gen X bosses. Because Gen Xers are only a few years older
It’s game time! The Super Bowl brings a lot of thing to mind: expensive ads, decadent appetizers…and teamwork. Teamwork is as essential to your professional
Do professional associations and networking events sound as old school as a VCR? Believe it or not, some are thriving – and there’s a reason.
As workplaces adjust to (and increasingly embrace) millennials’ needs and priorities, many forward thinkers are already wondering what’s next. At speaking engagements, I’m frequently asked
Many well-respected leaders share a secret to career success: having a mentor who guided and advised them along the way. I have relied on the
For a long time, the conversation about attracting and retaining millennial employees focused on perks. Over the past few years, companies have realized that creating
The definition of “career” is in major transition. Forget staying with a company until your golden anniversary; many millennials don’t stay with a company long
Already immersed in the barrage of “Best of” and “Top 10” lists? I’m joining in this year and here’s why: I’m often asked by new
Dread year-end performance reviews? You’re in good company. It turns out, they’re not particularly effective anyway, especially according to millennials. A study from human resources
We talk a lot about how managers can work with millennials — but what about when a millennial is your boss? It’s a situation that
What do millennials want from their employers? It turns out, the one perk millennials value the most isn’t about getting — it’s about giving. Companies
They’re here! The millennials, that is. If you don’t have one working for you now, you probably will soon. That’s because millennials, also known as
Goodbye corner offices and cubicle farms, hello wide open spaces. Millennials are a generation accustomed to cooperation and unimpressed by hierarchy, so it makes sense
In a world where young people suffer from FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) on social media, somehow that doesn’t apply to in-person events. Event planners
If there’s one workplace must-have for millennials, it’s flexibility. In fact, they put a premium on work-life balance (or their preferred term, work-life integration) above almost
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The world changes fast, and people often ask how I stay on top of millennial workplace trends. The short answer is I that read and
According to a report by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, two million manufacturing positions are likely to go unfilled in the next decade due to
For millennials, it’s unthinkable not to be connected at all times. And they want to be connected through the best devices available. (This desire is
“Oh yay! A meeting!” said no one, ever. Your typical meeting brings typical complaints: It’s long. Boring. Useless. But make no mistake – your meeting
The new school year brings a new college recruiting season. Company recruiters are heading to college campuses around the country to meet potential employees and
Sports metaphors have always invaded the business world: We “throw Hail Marys” and “make game-day decisions.” And, as a new football season kicks off, the
Recruiting talented Gen Y employees is high on every organization’s priority list. Millennials will lead organizations into the future, and competition for the best talent
By now I hope it’s no secret that millennials are looking for more from their work than just a paycheck and a place to spend
Recently, Fortune released a list of the 100 best workplaces for millennials. To come up with this list, Fortune asked millennials what they most wanted
Millennials represent the future of leadership for many companies. However, even when organizations place value on leadership and succession planning, Gen Ys can still experience
Pennsylvania-based Power Home Remodeling Group recently earned the top spot on Fortune’s inaugural list of 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials. A home remodeling company? Are
“You’ve got mail!” Ah, the days when the ding of a new message was exciting rather than annoying. With all the apps and productivity tools
Employers often complain that “millennials aren’t motivated.” While millennial employees may be motivated by different things than their Gen X and baby boomer colleagues, getting
Providing training and development opportunities shows your millennial employees that you value their skills and want to invest in their learning. And embracing millennial training
Remember being stuck at the kids’ table at family gatherings? In some ways, it was fun to be able to kick back with the cousins
Your company’s ability to recruit millennials hinges on its ability to appeal to their interests and goals. Millennials are looking to work for organizations that
My first job out of college was in the business development group of WorkingWoman.com at the height of dot-com mania. Early on, I was tasked
Are millennials really that different from other generations when they were first starting out? This is one of the most common questions I’m asked and
For millennials entering the workforce, the office can be an overwhelming and intimidating place. Professional employees are expected to abide by certain standards of etiquette
Millennials care about a wide selection of social causes, and demonstrating that you care, too, can earn you respect from your millennial employees, as well
Recruiting and engaging millennial employees is essential to companies that want to thrive today and grow in the years to come. Millennials value transparency and
By 2025, 75 percent of the U.S. workforce will be millennials. If you’re recruiting millennial employees, you might need to develop a hiring strategy specifically
The majority of managers say millennials lack the core qualities most crucial for success at work, according to a new study by learning software company
Every generation enters the workforce with a different set of standard skills and experiences. When Gen Y employees enter the business world, they’re used to
As a group, millennial employees are still plagued by stereotypes and misconceptions. Like any generation, millennials have their own quirks about what they’re looking for
One of my major business goals for this year is to continually improve my keynote speeches. So far, this has involved signing up with a
As I’ve written before, feedback is important for millennial employees. Whether they’re doing a good job or not, they simply want to know how their
Lately, many of my clients and audiences have been asking: What employee perks actually work to retain millennials? Or, phrased another way: Do millennials really
IBM recently released a surprising report about millennials, and their findings suggest that Millennials are not, in fact, self-centered snowflakes who can’t take criticism. The
Culture — if your company has a great one, you already know it. A strong company culture helps employees connect with their employer. Millennials in
Having a sense of purpose at work can help employees feel more engaged — like they’re part of something bigger. I’ve found that millennial employees
Last winter I started doing yoga. As someone who is not naturally coordinated, calm or interested in chanting, I had no idea what I was
Even though millennials love communicating with technology, they value face time and one-on-one connections as well. Today’s young professionals want to hear how they’re doing
Millennial employees love training and development — and it’s one of the top things they seek from their employers. When they have opportunities to learn
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
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
“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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
Flexible working arrangements are important to Millennials, and as more of them have moved into the workforce, the demand for flexible work has increased. But
One of the things Millennials thrive on in the workplace is feedback — and lots of it. They like to know where they stand and
Having the freedom to be creative at work is one of the most important things Millennials want from their employers — and it’s a perk
Organizations in both the public and private sectors are trying a variety of tactics to recruit, engage and retain Millennial employees. And what they’re finding
Whether other generations like it or not, Millennials matter in the workplace. With their approach to what it means to be an employee, they are
Even though Millennials have been in the workforce for several years, many employers are still stumped when it comes to what this youngest generation of
In my new book, Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders, I share advice on how different generations can get along
As I said in the Tomorrow@Work report for the Hartford’s Trends Forecast, this is the year Millennials will finally be taken seriously as leaders, and
Bruce Tulgan is a leadership and management expert and bestselling author whose latest book The 27 Challenges Managers Face: Step-by-Step Solutions to (Nearly) All of
An aging workforce is leading to the departure of many high-level and experienced employees, leaving a huge void of expertise and established skills. At the
Are you struggling to fully understand the Millennials (aka Gen Y)? They’re the generation born between the early 1980’s and 2000 and they’re the youngest
Lauren Stiller Rikleen is a nationally recognized expert on developing a thriving, diverse and multi-generational workforce. As president of the Rikleen Institute for Strategic Leadership,
One of the questions I hear most often when I give presentations on managing generational differences in the workplace is: Are Millennials really that different
In my “Now Trending” series, I curate five recently published articles that capture the future of work or embrace the Millennial mindset. Share your favorite
Farnoosh Torabi is a personal finance expert, author, TV personality, and sought-after speaker whose mission is to help people take control of their finances so
Millennials aren’t quick to put their trust in the government, politicians, corporations or other institutions, but 82 percent said they would have more trust in
Though some people feel that email is dead, statistics prove we’re far from that truth. Over 11,000 emails are sent to the average worker per
The infamous traits of the Millennial generation have been studied, discussed and debated far and wide: they’re always connected, they’re ambitious, they’re approval oriented and
In my “Now Trending” series, I curate five recently published articles that capture the future of work or embrace the Millennial mindset. Share your favorite
The infamous traits of the Millennial generation have been studied, discussed and debated far and wide: they’re always connected, they’re ambitious, they’re approval-oriented and more.
The infamous traits of the Millennial generation have been studied, discussed and debated far and wide: they’re always connected, they’re ambitious, they’re approval-oriented and more.
According to an often-cited report from the Business and Women Professional’s Foundation, Generation Y will make up almost 75% of the world’s workforce by 2025.
The infamous traits of the Millennial generation have been studied, discussed and debated far and wide: they’re always connected, they’re ambitious, they’re approval-oriented and more.
This morning I had the exciting opportunity to appear on The Today Show! I commented on a story about a Huntsville, Alabama, news reporter who
The infamous traits of the Millennial generation have been studied, discussed and debated far and wide: they’re always connected, they’re ambitious, they’re approval-oriented and more.
If you’ve been feeling the urge lately to buy fresh pencils and open the first page of a crisp new notebook, you’re not alone. Whether
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Karlee Weinmann of Business Insider to discuss a hot topic these days: how to attract and
As members of Generation Y (a.k.a. Millennials) continue to enter the workforce in droves, plenty is being written about how to manage these young employees.
As we enter fall recruiting season on college campuses, many students are concerned about how to position themselves for jobs in the continuingly dismal job
For this week’s post, I had the pleasure of conducting a Q&A session with Jenny Floren, founder and CEO of Experience.com and author of The
I recently hired a part-time assistant to help me get a bit more organized. As someone who studies generational relationships in the workplace, I was
I try to read everything in the news about Generation Y and careers. This means I regularly find myself plodding through frustrating stories about how
In another sign that the Millennial generation is changing the longest-standing rules of work, the front page of today’s Wall Street Journal features a story
This article appears on the WORKS by Nicole Williams website — thanks to the team at WORKS for making it a featured story! Here’s an
I’m very excited to start writing my own blog. Special thanks to Emmie Twombly (Bates College ’08) for the final push into the blogosphere. .
Lindsey Pollak is a New York Times bestselling author, international speaker and often described as a “generational translator.” She is the author of four career and workplace advice books, including The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace. Her speaking audiences and consulting clients have included more than 300 top corporations, law firms and universities, and her insights have appeared in such media outlets as The TODAY Show, The Wall Street Journal and CNBC. Lindsey is a graduate of Yale University and is a proud member of Generation X.