by admin | Jun 18, 2013 | Employee Engagement, Gamification in Workforce
In my last post, we discussed how play and game mechanics can be used in business to increase employee engagement and innovation. This post will focus on businesses who have successfully implemented games to meet their unique goals in three different...
by admin | Jun 13, 2013 | Employee Engagement, Gamification in Workforce
Most people think that games are just for kids. According to Jane McGonical’s TedTalk, embedded below, three billion hours a week are spent playing games. Gamification, the underlying mechanics that make video games so compelling, can also help professionals develop...
by admin | May 27, 2011 | Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
A recent post on the Harvard Business Review blog by Michael Fertik noted “The best managers of younger employees are people who would otherwise love teaching for a living.” Do you agree? We know that Gen Y seek praise and affirmation; they appreciate guidance and...
by admin | Jun 24, 2010 | Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work
We hear generational stereotypes all the time. How many times have you heard: Why do Boomers have to print every email? Don’t they know they’re killing trees? Why does Gen Y have to be online all the time? Can’t they have a face-to-face conversation? Why does Gen X...
by admin | May 14, 2010 | Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work
Want to know how to reach each generation online? Baby Boomers are less price sensitive and tend to purchase for need. They place a value on product/service experience. Yet, to date, there is a lack of relevant content that mirrors their need for understanding...
