Many have felt that surge of envy when friends and peers describe their seemingly cushy work situations whether it’s unlimited time off, luxurious office amenities or free gourmet snacks. All that glitters is not gold, though and those perks don’t necessarily translate into a fulfilling work environment. Are you falling for the following myths about […]
WEDNESDAY WORKFACT: Attracting and Retaining Millennials & Gen Z
Following a year where geopolitical and social concerns gave rise to a new wave of business activism, millennials and Gen Z are sounding the alarm, according to Deloitte’s 7th annual Millennial Survey.z The responses of more than 10,000 millennials in 36 countries, and 1,080 GenZs in six countries, suggest that this is an ideal time […]
TIP TUESDAY: 3 Ways to Motivate Millennials at Work
by Brian Pittman for Ragan Communications Millennials make up the largest segment of the workforce, yet many companies haven’t adjusted their employee communications accordingly. Here are three easy steps to help you engage these hyper-connected employees without alienating others in today’s multigenerational workplace: 1. Engage each generation on its own terms. For example, Traditionalists born […]
TIP TUESDAY: Why Millennials Quit (and How to Keep Them Around)
{excerpted from Rework} Almost half of millennials (44 percent) believe that working for a single company is a better way to advance their career than jumping from firm to firm. Talk about debunking the stereotype of millennials as entitled job-hoppers! So, then, why did six millennials quit marketing and public relations firm Double Forte just […]