In my conversations with C-Level leaders and staff at all levels, I have developed some insights into what we might expect in the workplace in 2023, when January rolls in. Generation Z and Millennials Generation Z and Millennials now make up over half of the U.S. workforce, and that number is only growing. And new generations…
Non-linear working appears to be taking hold and its benefits are vast. As a professional speaker, I present at many HR conferences and to a variety of organizations. Human resource professionals are constantly looking for ways to grow retention, increase productivity and attract new employees. It’s clear that over the past 2 ½ years the…
The many things I have learned from being a healthcare keynote speaker are not totally unique to these professionals, however this group has a unique passion, professionalism and drive. As an outsider with no medical background, I am constantly impressed and honored to be selected to present at healthcare events. This group of professionals focused…
The Great Resignation is behind us. The new workplace phenomenon is quiet quitting. First coined by Zaid Kahn, he advocates separating work from your identity and productivity from your worth as a person. No longer just an HR focus, employee engagement and wellness are slowly becoming an integral part of business strategies. It is no…
Placing trust in your people, the folks you chose over other candidates, is important. We understand this concept and also struggle to do so. Why? As a small business owner, I trust my team. I have to. I vetted them, selected them over other qualified individuals and don’t waste time mulling over minutiae and mind-numbing…
Workplace productivity is always a focus and for good reason. That’s where money is made. And lost! Compassionate leaders understand this, and work hard and even are trained to develop skills that enhance this important trait. Here’s the thing, some companies are putting in the work with DEI, training leadership to listen better, yes training…
During my keynote last month at a national conference, I suggested that participants consider instituting a 4 day work week. There were audible cheers, enough to know this topic was rich with potential. My discussions with leaders in many organizations, as well as staff, shifts between employees’ desires for a 4 day work week and…
We can save a lot of time and money if we work together. However, your employees may feel that you’re not interested in them. There are dozens of things workers dislike about their employers. I am going to cover 13 items workers dislike most about their employers and offer up suggestions that can help both…
Can we do better at dealing with the Great Resignation? This was the question I posed during a recent keynote. I stated that companies and organizations could retain and hire more staff if they reignited a passion among leadership to serve their employee by listening well, offering multiple ways of working i.e., in office, remote…
Over 5 years, I did a survey of thousands of attendees to find out what truly builds trust, grows communication and connects us all in the workplace. We sifted through a lot detail, correlated the responses and watched the answers develop in front of our eyes. One of the many benefits of presenting keynotes at…
