The top 3 things our youngest generation workforce is after – Hint: it isn’t merch or perks


My fellow BabyBoomer and GenX business leaders are often at a loss for words and solutions in finding new talent and then keeping it in the long run. It is more challenging than ever.  It isn’t merch and perks that keeps them coming back to the workplace day after day. It isn’t even necessarily about compensation… Read More The top 3 things our youngest generation workforce is after – Hint: it isn’t merch or perks

What do you think of Mike Rowe’s S.W.E.A.T. pledge?


What do you think of Mike Rowe’s S.W.E.A.T. pledge?  Photo credit: Pablo by Buffer Mike Rowe is a well-known TV personality (e.g. Dirty Jobs and Deadliest Catch). As such he also had made a name for himself breaking the college mandate for High School students. He has been promoting blue-collar careers all along. Mike’s own… Read More What do you think of Mike Rowe’s S.W.E.A.T. pledge?

Your parents may be the dumbest people you will ever meet, and…


Your parents may be the dumbest people you will ever meet, and…  Recently I went to an event that highlighted the workforce development crisis that has hit almost all industries in the region: Low unemployment rates that have been around for a while and the younger folks do not seem to be excited getting into… Read More Your parents may be the dumbest people you will ever meet, and…