Age and generational issues

Here’s an answer to an age-old parental question that may also have business implications: Why are adolescents miserable so much of the time? In many cases, it’s because they want to be miserable. Not most adolescents, and not most of the time. But a sizable number of people ages 14 to 18 appear to want […]

Matt Jastram raised an important question in a post several months ago that I’ve been looking forward to discussing further: “I wonder how to integrate the multiple generations in the workforce with the signature experience of each company? Are companies in an identity crisis trying to strive to make numerous modifications for the up and […]

Of course there’s no absolute either/or here, but there’s a shift underway that matters to business. Boomers’ focus was (and remains) on insuring that their children succeed. X’ers want their children to be successful, but for many, being a “successful parent” is also an important goal. For many X’ers, living up to some internal standard […]

Based on a survey of 10,000 people.

I am currently in New Delhi attending the India Economic Summit organized by the World Economic Forum (WEF). This Summit, which marks the 25th year of WEF’s engagement in India, is themed “India’s Next Generation of Growth.” Last Saturday, I participated in a brainstorming session on how India can increase its workforce quality and employability […]

As the old guard switches out for the new, you’ll have to change the way you manage.

How larger companies can lure the essential (but elusive) millennial.

It’s not about experience.

The pandemic presents unprecedented challenges for those just beginning their careers.

It's harder for them to find jobs, too.

Research shows they were more likely to backdate their stock options.

If you’ve spent your whole career making money, maybe now’s the time to make an impact.

The state of Russia's economy.

An analysis of 20 years of data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Lots of companies are recognizing that it makes sense to get older and younger employees talking – sharing knowledge and ideas, combining perspectives in new and interesting ways. But most are going about it in ways that are pretty old school – top-down, highly managed and overly scheduled approaches to building relationships that need, over […]

Many companies consider age a competitive disadvantage. Here's why they're wrong.

It’s not just Generation Flux; every generation is cutting the corporate cord.

It's much more than teaching executives social media.

A lot gets written about Gen Y’s good fortune, strong sense of immediacy and optimism. But, as with most things, there is a tradeoff. It is also becoming clear that there is a dark lining to these positive attributes. Many Gen Ys are also feeling overwhelmed by high expectations and multiple choices. In one survey, […]

Careers will be longer and more varied.

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Supplement to case IES691. Through a simulated conversation among four participants in the MACH program, issues covered include the hiring process, the...

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Here’s an answer to an age-old parental question that may also have business implications: Why are adolescents miserable so much of the time? In many cases, it’s because they want to be miserable. Not most adolescents, and not most of the time. But a sizable number of people ages 14 to 18 appear to want […]

Matt Jastram raised an important question in a post several months ago that I’ve been looking forward to discussing further: “I wonder how to integrate the multiple generations in the workforce with the signature experience of each company? Are companies in an identity crisis trying to strive to make numerous modifications for the up and […]

Of course there’s no absolute either/or here, but there’s a shift underway that matters to business. Boomers’ focus was (and remains) on insuring that their children succeed. X’ers want their children to be successful, but for many, being a “successful parent” is also an important goal. For many X’ers, living up to some internal standard […]

Based on a survey of 10,000 people.

The Washington Post (The Post) is one of the world's most respected news-media organizations. After joining The Post as CEO and publisher in 2014, Fred...

I am currently in New Delhi attending the India Economic Summit organized by the World Economic Forum (WEF). This Summit, which marks the 25th year of WEF’s engagement in India, is themed “India’s Next Generation of Growth.” Last Saturday, I participated in a brainstorming session on how India can increase its workforce quality and employability […]

As the old guard switches out for the new, you’ll have to change the way you manage.

Supplement to case IES691. Through a simulated conversation among four participants in the MACH program, issues covered include the hiring process, the...

How larger companies can lure the essential (but elusive) millennial.

It’s not about experience.