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The Monday Minute (Or Two)

Our founder and leader, Alan Schnur, has things to say. And he’s focused on a particular four-letter word….W-O-R-K. Check out Alan’s unique perspective in an informal and insightful conversation about the workplace and the society in which we live.

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If You Build It

Posted on November 06, 2016

Attracting and retaining exceptional talent, especially in the form of Millennials, is a steep challenge for many organizations.  Conventional wisdom says that unless you are able to offer food, schedule flexibility, leading-edge technology, on-site amenities (e.g., exercise, massage, concierge services), a substantial pile of money and/or the possibility of a pile of money in the […]

The Steep Competition for Millennials

Posted on October 31, 2016

Last week we opined that generalizations (in general!) are problematic, that organizations will rely on Millennials to fill vacancies caused by the retirement of millions of Baby Boomers, and that an entire generation defined by the iPhone (and, unfortunately, the selfie) has the potential to add brilliantly to organizations everywhere.  All in two minutes. The […]

Don’t Believe Everything You Read: Millennials Are People, Too

Posted on October 24, 2016

A great deal has been written about generational differences, much of which has sold Millennials short. With birthdates ranging between the early 1980s until the early 2000s, this generation has been described as ‘trophy kids,’ the product of ‘helicopter parents,’ often under high stress to succeed, many since Kindergarten.  They are considered to be self-confident, […]

The Importance of Valuing Retirees

Posted on October 16, 2016

When might a brick be more valuable than a gold watch?  Read on. According to workers approaching retirement and those who have already crossed the threshold into that next chapter, many organizations have been largely remiss in truly honoring the contributions of its long-term employees.  As we discussed last Monday, a party, several speeches and […]