Think you’re completely and totally unbiased when it comes to ages in the workplace? You might be more biased than you think.
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Hint: It’s okay to say “I don’t know.”
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Generational Diversity is easier than you think. Here are three simple steps to get you going in the right direction.
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She saw in me what I could not yet see for myself. Could I do what i’m doing now without her? Honestly, no. She loved me into being.
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What’s the difference between colleagues and mentors, and why does it matter so much?
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What happened and what did you learn in 2020? What are you taking with you into 2021?
Read MoreHint: A little empathy goes a long way.
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Each generation has contributed to our well-being during COVID-19 with unique skills and gifts — and we thank you!
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Here’s why you, millennials, are so important right now: You are role models for many in the new generation, and you are far more relatable than us boomers. Gen Zs look up to you whether you are their boss or co-worker.
Millennials, please keep an eye on your younger sibs.
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I am celebrating my third anniversary as a Generational Diversity consultant! I am a Baby Boomer who is a huge ally of and advocate for Millennials. This is career number three for me, following careers in community development and higher education.
Those careers afforded me quite the toolbox for activating Millennials’ “passion buttons,” so when I heard that Millennials were having trouble engaging in the workplace, I set out to see how I could help.
My mission is to help Millennials and Boomers break down communication barriers so they can connect — leading to higher profitability and talent retention for businesses and organizations. After taking stock of what I’ve learned in the past three years, I’d like to share these lessons:
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Generational diversity is getting a lot of attention right now. You may wonder why, since we’ve always had people of different ages, right? True, but the dawning of the 21st century introduced changes into society, and a brand new generation was among them.
Known as Millennials, these tech-savvy young people had a whole new way of being in the world — and now, in the workplace.
Diversity means sharing my workspace with someone who differs from me in race, gender, sexual orientation and generation. Inclusion means intentionally engaging their strengths and working with them to achieve work wins.
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Helping business leaders help their millennial employees is a big part of my job. A Finance leader faced a challenge that goes like this:
“I asked a department millennial to help me prepare charts for a big client presentation. I told him what I needed and that they were due the night before the presentation. I was shocked when the work he submitted was only 80% complete. I had to stay up all night finishing the report to meet the deadline. What is with these ‘kids?’ They are so lazy – they don’t even bother to complete assignments.”
Sound familiar?
Well here’s what I know from first-hand experience: MILLENNIALS ARE NOT LAZY. …..
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