Weekly Posts and Insights
The Millennial Gen-X Challenge: Driving The Future of the Organization, Together
In this post-recession business world, we need to prepare our organizations for a huge transfer of leadership and knowledge to new leaders that are ready and competent to close the gap. The looming issue for our workforce and our organizations is that Gen-X and Millennials don’t like each other quite frankly.
Why Some Gen X Managers Struggle with Millennials, Literally
Over 60% of employers say that they are experiencing tension among employees from different generations. Studies have shown 70% of older employees dismiss younger workers’ talents and capabilities, while 50% of younger employees dismiss the talents and capabilities of their older coworkers.
Millennials, Remember to H.A.L.T. Before Your Next Fight
It just takes one more push and your emotions get the best of you and you become the poster child for one of those Snicker commercials. However, on the other side the person who has ‘pushed your buttons’ is actually confused about what you got so agitated about. In many of these scenarios it has little to do with the topic they brought up. Instead it was a physiological response on your end. Use H.A.L.T. to see where your energy level and if you're primed for a fight ahead of time.
NEWS: GML Publishes 'The Millennial Handbook'
A 3o+ page handbook created to house as much information about Millennials as we can possibly put in a download, this handbook is built as a 'read this first' manifesto. If you're just jumping into the 'Millennial worker' conversation this is a great place to start and learn about the newest workforce generation.
4 Real Ways to Motivate Millennials
Originally posted on TD.org on January 22, 2015
There is a misconception going around the “management water cooler” about how to motivate Millennials in the workplace. Many organizations think Millennials can be won over and motivated with flexible work packages, higher salaries, and great benefits. These aren’t bad ideas, and I’m sure many Millennials will thank you and ask for more (and more). But, this is not what actually motivates the Millennial worker—and it probably won’t get them to stay with your organization.
Millennials with Matt - Vermont HR Association Overview
A brief hello as we prep for our Millennial presentation up in Colchester, Vermont with the Vermont HR Association on January 21. Look forward to seeing you there where we will talk about 4 key strategies HR professionals can implement to capitalize on the Millennial talent.
XPollination (Ep. 11) - Young Professional Networks
We talk to special guests Kara Wilhelm, Chair of Albany, New York’s Young Professional Network (YPN) and Lauren Cataldo, Program Chair of that same YPN. The mission of the Capital Region YPN is to attract and retain a talented workforce in Tech Valley by serving as a catalyst to connect, develop, and empower young professionals. Their vision is to be recognized as the premier young professional initiative in the Capital Region offering exceptional professional development, networking, and civic engagement opportunities to ensure a strong talent pipeline in Tech Valley. Tune in to learn more about why a YPN should exist in your local community to support the development of young Millennialleaders.
NEWS: Harrington to Present at the Vermont Human Resource Association on the Millennial Generation Worker
Matthew Harrington, leadership speaker and author specializing in the Millennial generation (1980-2001), will present for the Vermont Human Resource Association at their program “Fine Tuning Your Employees' Acumen around Engagement and Effectiveness” on January 21, 2015 in Colchester, Vermont at the Hampton Inn.
Millennial Talent Development: Areas of Focus for 2015 (TD.org)
Originally posted on TD.org in ATD's Management Community
Although Millennials may think they come to the workforce primed and ready to go, needing little to no development, they would be wrong (and I’m a recovering Millennial so I can say that). We all need development, and we all need help identifying strengths and identifying ways to neutralize our weaknesses.
Here is a list of eight areas of development for you, as a manager, to work on with your Millennials in 2015.
Refuse to Walk by Shoddy Millennial Behavior Again
I had an opportunity - yes let’s call it opportunity - to callout poor Millennial behavior recently. The behavior was around providing me with what I had previously asked for on time and in the form I needed it. I had asked for it twice and now I was waiting. At the point that we were clearly beyond the polite lateness stage (this was one of my first interactions with the individual) and we began spiraling into the realm of rude lateness, I had a choice to make – keep going as if everything was normal (and keep waiting), or put a stop to the behavior in its tracks.