Start with the understanding that there is no magical all encompassing classifications on human beings because of what years they were born in. They, like any other BS generational term, are individuals who have different motivations, aspirations, backgrounds and goals. Act accordingly.
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To treat them (like any other BS generational term used these days) like real living and breathing human beings. Everyone is an individual with their own goals, drives and aspirations which are most definitely not defined by what year they were born in. Proceed accordingly. That’s it. *Sponsored by the Association…
My friend texted me last week with a fairly urgent sounding message “Hey Ed, can you call me when you have a minute? Got some news that has me worried”. As any good friend would, I texted him back as soon as I could and we got on a call not soon thereafter (hey –…
As someone whose gig is working with companies on attracting and retaining people, I get to see many different environments, perspectives and viewpoints on this topic in companies around the world and across many verticals. Universal among them is the desire to attract “in demand” talent and to retain them as well. These organizations know…
Thank the Lord for caller ID. I probably get at least 2 – 3 calls a day from “unknown” or some crazy number or name I don’t recognize and thank the technology gods for this gift of not answering the phone every time these spammers call my house. No, I am not interested in your…
Treat them like you would anyone else you give a crap about. The End. *** This post was sponsored by The Association of Professionals Begging People to Stop Posting Articles about Millennials.
Guest post by Carmen Shirkey Collins and Casie Shimansky Casie Shimansky and Carmen Shirkey Collins work for Cisco’s Talent Brand Team, Casie as a social media manager and Carmen as the social media lead for the team. Follow along with the WeAreCisco adventures on Instagram (WeAreCisco). (They’re on Snapchat, too! Username wearecisco.) …
More and more companies are beginning to understand the importance of employment branding to their recruitment efforts. If you are reading my stuff, then I am going to assume by now you “get” what employment branding is and the impact it can have on attracting candidates to your company. While it is definitely exciting to…
Don’t be angry, don’t be sad Don’t sit crying over good times you’ve had Well there’s a girl sitting right next to you And she’s just waiting for something to do Well there’s a rose in a fisted glove And the eagle flies with the dove And if you can’t be with the one you…
A while back, I posted a blog about “Why I Don’t Care About Short Term Stints on a Resume” and the response was all over the place from readers. Some people giving me a “Right on Ed!” and others thinking I just drank a fifth of Jack Daniels when I wrote it, with one person…
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