Bells and whistles and corner offices aside, talent management is dedicated to one basic question, right? Who’s next? From tending the pipeline right through issues of succession, we are tasked with populating a world whose needs never end. May … Read more
Do you ever wish you could instantly capture expert advice or opinions from across the World of Work?
Here’s an easy solution: Just ask a quick question on Twitter about generational differences in today’s workplace. Even better, ask that … Read more
(Editor’s Note: Are you looking for a complete overview of the week’s #TChat highlights and resource links? Read the #TChat Recap: “Generation X At Bat.”)
I just discovered that I’m exceptional! Or to be more accurate, I’m unconventional.… Read more
“Discrimination due to age is one of the great tragedies of modern life. The desire to work and be useful is what makes life worth living, and to be told your efforts are not needed because you are the wrong … Read more
Want to know a deep, dark secret? OK then. Just between us — there’s some truth in all those stereotypes that swirl around about Baby Boomers, Millennials and other generations. That’s actually why they became stereotypes in the first … Read more
It can be done. Really. I’ve experienced it first-hand. I imagine you have, too. Many different people of all generations, gender, race, shapes and sizes can come together to create … Read more
“How old are you?”
What do you feel, think, and say when you hear that question in the workplace? Do you suddenly get tense, wondering how others will perceive your answer? You’re not alone.
No matter when you were born … Read more
(Editorial Note: Want to read the RECAP of this week’s events? See The Best-of-All-Ages Workplace #TChat Recap)
What’s the truth about the interplay of generations in today’s workplace? Are we moving forward, or do “generation gaps” still hold … Read more
(Editorial Note: Want to read the RECAP of this week’s events? See The Best-of-All-Ages Workplace #TChat Recap)
Age discrimination. Sometimes it’s very subtle. Sometimes it’s painfully obvious. Either way, it still can play a role in workplace culture. … Read more
(Editorial Note: Want to read the RECAP of this week’s events? See The Best-of-All-Ages Workplace #TChat Recap)
Age discrimination. Sometimes it’s very subtle. Sometimes it’s painfully obvious. Either way, it still can play a role in workplace culture. … Read more
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.”
No surprise here — the concept of lifelong learning is as popular … Read more
Here’s a pop quiz: When was the last time you reported to a manager older than yourself? Younger than yourself? The workforce is multi-generational, but unlike 10 or even 20 years ago, age is not the primary determinant of … Read more
Here’s an interesting people factoid: At least three generations are playing in the workplace sandbox today, with a fourth set to join soon. The Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y are about to welcome Gen Z, sometimes called Gen … Read more
There was a great discussion, and at times, debate, on #TChat last week, all about Generation Z and the workplace. It feels like we just learned about Gen Y and how to engage them in the workplace, and it’s already … Read more
And then there’s this:
The term was used in a 1964 study of British youth by Jane Deverson. Deverson was asked by Woman’s Own magazine to interview teenagers of the time. The study revealed a generation of teenagers who “sleep … Read more
Originally posted by Charles Purdy, one of #TChat’s moderators, on Monster Thinking Blog
It’s not just that many recent grads are new to the world of work — it’s also that the world of work has changed quite a … Read more
Today’s post is by Katrina Kibben — Social Media Manager at Care.com, an innovative and resourceful social media marketing professional who enjoys helping companies of all sizes use traditional and nontraditional tactics to increase profitability and product awareness. She … Read more
Originally posted by Matt Charney, one of #TChat’s moderators, on MonsterThinking Blog
Last week’s #TChat asked the question, “Should I Stay Or Should I Go,” and the conversation underscored compelling data that suggests that a mass exodus of talent … Read more
It’s the way we organize the universe.
We categorize and label everything; there’s just too much stuff out there and in our heads to manage otherwise. We’d be blathering fools if we didn’t.
Sure, Mr. Steve Levy and I would … Read more
Originally posted by Matt Charney, one of #TChat’s moderators, on MonsterThinking Blog
In 2012, the first members of Gen Y turn 30. And while thought leaders and academics continue to depict millennials as this strange, unprecedented breed to be … Read more
Today’s young professionals want different things than previous generations before them. Organizations are learning they need to adapt in order to attract these talented Millennials to their workplaces. What does Gen Y seek in an ideal workplace culture?
Flexibility
Gen … Read more
The young professionals you will be trying to attract to your organization today are members of Generation Y, also known as Millennials or The Internet Generation. Technology was a part of their childhood and still plays a huge role in … Read more
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