by admin | Jun 25, 2015 | Diversity in Workforce, Future of Work, Generation Y
Just like all younger generations, members of the Millennial Generation (those born between 1981 and 2001) struggle with being taken seriously at work. But why should they be taken seriously? They are lazy, entitled, high-maintenance, in need of handholding, and...
by admin | Mar 19, 2015 | Diversity in Workforce, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work
There are currently 80 million Millennials in the United States, and soon they will make up the majority of the employee population. Why? For one, Baby Boomers, which make up 40 percent of today’s U.S. workforce, will be leaving the workforce in the next decade....
by admin | Feb 5, 2015 | Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work
The mortgage industry is radically changing. How? Within five years, roughly 70% of mortgage clients will be from Generation Y, also called the Millennial Generation. As a mortgage professional, how do you approach a generation that has experienced the housing boom,...
by admin | Nov 7, 2013 | Baby Boomer, Diversity in Workforce, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
I’ve written a lot about the different generations, and find understanding the root of their differing behavior and corresponding attitudes to be both a fascinating topic and a valuable management tool. As with everything in management, increasing the...
by admin | Sep 5, 2013 | Diversity in Workforce
Lately, millennials and generational differences in general have been all over the news: in Fast Company, on the Freelancers Union blog and in Planetizen, to name a few. Here is a round-up—including a few pieces I’ve written on the topic of generational...