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Lessons Learned: From A Gen Y

Today I read an interesting article written by an educated and clearly smart Gen Y: What I Learned When I Lost My Internship at Facebook9v. In this article, he details his story as to what happened to cause him to … Continue reading →

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Getting to the Top: Right Now!

We hear it in our sessions all the time, and the other day, I heard it on a drama series – ‘the new generation just thinks that they can get to the top very quickly’. This perception of Gen Ys … Continue reading →

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Generational Viewpoints on Vacation: It’s Not a Perk

Vacations and Work-Life Balance It is summer and everyone’s thoughts are on vacation – whether long weekends or booked time-off. In conversation with a client, he mentioned that he had just been on a 2-week vacation. He continued saying that … Continue reading →

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Gen Ys Want You to Show Them the Money…Sort of

We all like getting paid, but the youngest generation is making it a key priority when seeking employment, according to a study by Software Advice– a company that reviews talent management software.  They analyzed 1,400 responses from Gen Y candidates and evaluated how … Continue reading →

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Gen Ys as Financial Consumers: Are Banks Ready?

Many organizations have done surveys and analysed the results of Gen Ys as consumers. Most organizations of varying sectors have realised that they cannot assume that Gen Y customers are the same as previous generations. They have dedicated marketing, product, … Continue reading →

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How Technology Can Close Doors in Our Communication

The other day I forgot my cell phone at home.  I was in a rush to make it to a doctor’s appointment so I didn’t have time to turn back.  I felt naked without it. What if I needed to … Continue reading →

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Attracting Gen Y clients – Is it Worth the Effort?

This week I presented to a group of sales people in the financial sector on how to layer on a generational perspective to the sales process.  We discussed ways in which sales people could and should adjust their selling techniques … Continue reading →

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Supporting Younger Managers to Effectively Lead Experienced Employees

In the past few weeks I have had several conversations with clients regarding how to support and assist their youngest managers in effectively leading their more senior employees, both in experience and age.  This is such a hot button issue … Continue reading →

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The Myths and Strengths of Networking

Networking from a Generational Perspective The term ‘networking’ is thrown around constantly. It is a motherhood statement that we in various circumstances don’t actually know what it means or how to do it. From a generational perspective, there is a … Continue reading →

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The Need to Focus on Employees During Unsettling Economic Times

Why Focusing on Employees During an Economic Downturn is Critical As the Canadian Dollar drops, oil prices plummet and there is speculation of a housing crisis again, several industries and sectors will be badly hit. This may result in the need … Continue reading →

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