Flexible Working isn’t Just for Millennials and Moms

Flexible working arrangements are important to Millennials, and as more of them have moved into the workforce, the demand for flexible work has increased. But Millennials aren’t the only people who want flexibility — and neither are moms. Employees from a wide variety of demographic groups have come to value workplace flexibility and look for […]

Answers to Young Professionals’ Common Career Questions

In my role as chair of the Cosmopolitan magazine advisory board, I have the opportunity to speak to many Cosmo advertisers and supporters about Millennials’ interests, goals and preferences. Last month, Cosmopolitan.com gave me a chance to speak to the magazine’s young-professional readers directly in an advice column answering a few of their questions about […]

How to Give Effective Feedback — And Why You Need to Do So More Often

One of the things Millennials thrive on in the workplace is feedback — and lots of it. They like to know where they stand and what their managers think about their performance and progress. But providing feedback can sometimes be difficult and may not be a manager’s top priority. Still, it’s essential to learn to […]

How to Build Millennial-Friendly Workplaces Where All Your Employees Will Thrive

Having the freedom to be creative at work is one of the most important things Millennials want from their employers — and it’s a perk that can pay off for every employee. Building a culture of creativity means taking risks, but it can mean innovation and happier employees as well. This week, I’ve collected articles […]

Generation vs. Generation: How Can We All Get Along at Work?

You probably just think of yourself as you, not part of a massive demographic group. But seeing yourself as a member of a generation is valuable, because it can help explain why your motivations, preferences and work style may seem different from those of your colleagues. Below is a quick primer on each of the […]

What Steps Are You Taking to Become an Employer of Choice for Millennials?

Even though Millennials have been in the workforce for several years, many employers are still stumped when it comes to what this youngest generation of workers wants from their jobs and careers. I’ve found that what Millennials want out of work isn’t hard to understand, and in fact, fostering the aspects they look for from […]

How to Engage Millennial Employees

In my new book, Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders, I share advice on how different generations can get along in the workplace and work together more effectively. This week, I found more advice to help employers manage Millennial employees, more effectively integrate Millennials into their workforces and keep Gen […]

Attitudes and Attributes of Millennials in the Workplace

Having Millennials on your team can bring new perspectives and energy. Their approaches to work and the workplace are different than those of their older colleagues, but this dynamic generation has a lot to offer to a wide variety of employers. This week I’ve been reading a variety of articles about Millennials in the workplace. […]

How Millennials Are Changing the Workplace — For the Better

The Millennial generation is already years into making its mark on the corporate world. Members of this youngest generation of employees are showing off their tech savvy, demanding their workplaces be ethical and responsible, and changing the way companies offer feedback and career development programs. Make no mistake — the corporate world isn’t changing Millennials; […]

The No. 1 Reason Millennial Diversity Matters for Employers

The face of the future American workforce is changing — quite literally. According to the Pew Research Center, 43 percent of Millennial adults (also known as Generation Y) are non-white, which is the highest percentage in American history. And the U.S. Census Bureau projects our country will become majority non-white as early as 2043. But diversity among […]