My home state of Minnesota has just become the fourth in the nation to ban non-competes in nearly all employee agreements. While employers now worry about the outside world poaching employees and ideas from their organizations, they are likely missing out on the real competition which lies right within their four walls. When

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 80% of suicides in the US are among men and women in Gen X. As we know, May is all about mental health awareness. Every generation needs attention on this critical topic at work. However, I want to shine a brighter spotlight on

I have been asked lately a lot about the different generations and a 4-day work week. People are often surprised to hear that while it is a step in the right direction, I don’t believe it is the ultimate direction. Here would be my top three reasons… More Burnout: There is no denying

Spring is so close, but a long winter can most definitely take its toll. I was recently part of an executive study around seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and how it impacts the generations at work differently – and it does! The discussion was even more powerful when we

I recently finished a complete 7-day digital detox. No phone, computer, laptop, tablet, TV. NOTHING! While most people say it’s just the younger generations that need to detox, after this intense experience, I would say ALL generations could unplug (pun intended) and have a shut down. I sure learned a lot of things,

It’s 1987 and a high school graduate is asked, “What are your plans for after high school?”The response is, “I’m going to trade school.” Regardless of what was said back to the graduate, one thing that was often felt on the inside was a belief that he/she had plateaued, if not even peaked

Every once in a while, you sit next to a stranger on a plane and have a conversation that sticks with you. This just happened to me with a successful 75-year-old Baby Boomer CEO of a small healthcare company. I felt like sharing it as it does help explain what I do for

The digital world is evolving as new generations are continually on the rise. Social media has always been of interest to Millennials and Generation Z. However, each has found solace in different platforms and usage methods. While Millennials make up one quarter of the nation’s population, Generation Z is following closely. Both generations

While long-established marketing and recruiting methods have been successful for years, it is now time to transition towards a more creative approach to engaging and recruiting Generation Z. Gen Zers are always looking for new and exciting, the next “big” fad. A unique experience catered directly to the individual is commonly what they

Millennials are a misunderstood generation. Their reputation balances in a purgatory between lazy and a clear drive for growth. But, before we dive into the specifics regarding what Millennial job seekers look for in their employment opportunity, it’s important to get a firm grasp on who Millennials are.  A Quick Look at Millennials

The difference between Millennials vs Generation Z is vast. It’s no secret that the next generation of buyers will have some serious purchasing power. However, the ways in which they purchase are new. Therefore, marketers and business owners need to take a close look at how they engaged with customers in the past

The key to operating a successful business is understanding the consumer. While many companies have spent recent years studying the Millennial market, however, Generation Z is often overlooked. With almost a third of the U.S. population belonging to Gen Z, it’s more important now than consider this group as the cornerstone of a

With the onslaught of chatter around the arrival of Gen Z – and proudly one of the first to pioneer Gen Z data – I am often asked to comment on the traits and characteristics of Generation Z. By no means am I claiming to be the ONLY voice on Gen Z, but

So, How Did Gen Z Get Their Name?  One of the first questions everyone asks is, “So what are we calling them?” There have been a lot of names thrown out there including 9/11 Generation, Digital Natives, Selfies, Centennials, or iGeneration but we prefer Gen Z. To understand how they got the Generation

Flying home from a speech I was asked by the gentleman the one question tired travelers want to avoid, “So, what do you do for a living.” Knowing that the generational topic typically sparks lots of conversations ranging from Pet Rocks to the current White House, I was prepared for a longer conversation.