Generations Blog

Recently, I had the privilege to lead a leadership session with a group of vibrant, carefree and talented Millennials/Gen Y. This session was organized to further develop future leaders of the organization and to get a snapshot of Millennials/Gen Y view on the impact human resources (HR) has in their organization – precisely what HR actually does and doesn’t do. As a twenty-year HR leader, myself, and author of four generational books, it is vital for me to understand how Mil

To better engage and collaborate with the different generations at work, here are general descriptions and expectations from each generation

Over two-thirds of employers want to hire engineering, computer science and business/accounting majors, while less than one-half of new grad

They walk into the boardroom wearing jeans and carrying backpacks. As the meeting stretches over hours, millennial directors convey with their body language that they are not used to sitting and listening, they’re programmed to interact. When the company serves plated lunches, some order out sushi. Those who have “grown up digitally” are the ultimate prize in the hunt for directors. They can help boards and CEO's address the technology innovations that are fundamentally chang

Collaboration vs. Collision: When do you think the last time you heard comments like these….. You’re right, but I’m the boss! Just do your job! I remember when … The kid wants a promotion after six months on the job! No! How did you react? Were you offended? Were you okay with the comment? Did you understand, or not understand, why someone would say these words? #Business #GenerationalDebate #HumanResources #Intheworkplace #JobSearch #Recruiting