Can We Drop the Labels and All Be "Workers"?
Are you a teleworker, remote worker, office worker, virtual worker, telecommuter, part-timer, flex worker? What label fits you best? Labeling employees according to where or how they work seems like a really 20th century thing to do. It isn’t useful and is, in fact, a great way to set up animosity among team members. It […]
A Future Focus: A Generation of Entrepreneurs
A generation of entrepreneurs? Yes, in a short 11 years from now 75% of the workforce will be Millennials. So far only 7% of them have worked for a Fortune 500 company. They have had a tough time getting work and that experience has prepared them to entrepreneurs and you may have a hard time […]
3 Ways to Anticipate Employee Needs
If your company experiences a lot of turnover, it can be difficult to determine exactly why employees aren’t sticking around. Between the cost of recruiting, training, and productivity, you lose a lot more than just employees, so it’s essential to make improvements. 3 Ways to Anticipate Employee Needs There are so many factors contributing to […]
Treating People Like People Instead of Generations
Treating People Like People Instead of Generations Back in 2010 when I first starting working with Jessica I created a new section on her blog that focused on issues involving my generation, Generation Y aka Millennials. Since then there have been blog topics after blog topics about how my generation feels entitled and how […]
73% of Workers Want More Flexibility in the Workplace
Workplace flexibility is becoming increasingly more important for today’s working adults. In fact, a recent study revealed 73 percent of working adults agree flexibility is one of the most important factors they consider when looking for a new job or deciding what company to work for. This number is up more than 10 percent from […]
Don’t Be Among the 30% to Lose Your Millennial Employees
Generation Y is quickly becoming one of the most difficult generations to retain in the workforce. Considering this, it’s no surprise to hear 30 percent of companies have lost their Millennial employees over the last year. Many companies are faced with this challenge because Millennial employees are focused on advancing their careers. If your company […]
