This month, we are taking time to celebrate our moms (or mums in New Zealand) and highlight three important lessons they have taught us in our life. I remember a quote a few years back that basically said, “Life does not come with a manual, but it does come with a mother.” So, here are [...]
Welcome to the final blog in the Experience Economy series. This blog focuses on the critical topic of supporting inclusion. Generation Z is the last generation in the history of the US where the majority of the population is white. As such, this generation of employees is incredibly diverse, not just demographically, but also culturally. [...]
Welcome back to the experience economy blog series, where we’ve been discussing key issues that companies need to be aware of as Generation Z employees enter the workforce. A major issue for this newest generation of employees is balance. Balance is key in the employee experience economy. Research suggests that millennials and Gen Z employees [...]
Welcome back to the employee experience economy blog series. We’ve been discussing how Generation Z employees are changing the way that companies go about important tasks, such as selection and development. Another key piece of what this newest generation of employees wants is to be heard and valued. Generation Z has grown up with access—access [...]
Welcome back to the second blog in our employee experience economy series. Generation Z employees are coming into the workforce and shaking things up with their high expectations and willingness to withstand the traditional ways of doing things. These employees are pushing back on the traditional mindset of “paying your dues” and “waiting your turn” [...]
Welcome to the first blog in our series about the employee experience economy. The employee experience economy is shaping how companies engage with their employees. Today’s employees—of which 61 million will be Generation Z employees—are expecting companies to be more than a place where they collect a paycheck. Today’s employees want meaning and purpose; they [...]
As originally published here. We are now entering the employee experience economy—a place where workers are significantly impacting a company’s financial bottom line by their willingness and ability to take care of customers, be productive, and stay with their current employer. We are seeing employees take a stand on social issues and expecting company leaders [...]
Wow! It is inspiring to see the uproar of activism from our children in response to the latest school shooting, yet embarrassing that this younger generation feels that they need to take action because we cannot. As survivor David Hogg reminds us all, “We’re children. You guys are the adults. You need to take some [...]
As originally published on the Business News Daily here. Stand out from the crowd. It's true, millennial workers tend to differ from their older (and younger) colleagues. But contrary to popular depictions, they're not a monolithic group. By defying negative generational stereotypes and living up to positive expectations, millennials can pleasantly surprise their managers, work [...]
As originally published on the Business News Daily here. As one of the oldest generations in our workforce, Baby Boomers (as well as Generation X) have achieved a lot, and they've had to put up with a lot. Boomers have spent the past 15 years or so adjusting to millennials — figuring out why they [...]
