Why Worker Job Satisfaction in 2026 Has Never Been Lower The old adage holds that your job is what you do — not who you are. That’s true for many, though not all, and this saying came about long before we focused on satisfaction, belonging, and mental health in the workplace. Interesting how times change….
In recent discussions about workplace dynamics, a new phenomenon is gaining attention—quiet cracking. This concept builds upon the idea of “quiet quitting,” which garnered significant interest previously. Quiet quitting occurs when employees disengage from their roles, reducing productivity and seeking new opportunities. In contrast, quiet cracking refers to a deeper lack of fulfillment at work,…
A Successful Generational Workforce Strategy in 2026 For decades, attracting and retaining top talent has posed challenges. Companies excelling with their generational workforce strategies are reaping significant benefits by minimizing onboarding expenses and fostering robust collaboration across diverse age groups. Strengthening communications among multiple generations enhances business performance and adds substantial revenue to the bottom…
Last week, while presenting a keynote on navigating change, I was asked a question that perfectly captured the current workplace reality: How do we proactively bridge four or more generations dominating our organizations? This inquiry set the stage for a deep dive into today’s most critical theme—generational workforce strategies for a thriving multi-generational workforce. In modern organizations, there’s no…
If you’re an older Millennial, Gen Xer, Boomer, you very well may be feeling an invisible, but very real promotion freeze. If you’re over 40, it’s a gut punch as younger employees are landing some of the promotions that you are more qualified to get. It sucks, but we understand that whining doesn’t usually work….
Everyone likes a snack, pizza, or food brought in, that’s fun stuff. But beyond happy hours, off-site escape rooms, throwing axes and beer/wine & company swag, there are key things that your staff really want. And, to remain the employer of choice you’ll want to make sure that you can deliver some/all of these. As…
Once upon a time, loyalty went both ways, and you could count on an employer keeping you on their staff until you reached retirement age. This resulted in employees who stay at a job for decades. I did. Is loyalty still a thing? Are we loyal to a fault, staying at a job because they…
Can I be honest with you? I am sick and tired of people complaining about their jobs. And I hear it a lot because I spend so much time with people just like you at conferences and organizations where I present. Let me be clear, it is not the complaining that pisses me off. It…
You win/lose business based on many factors. However, leadership and building a great team is at the top. Without this, you may as well close your doors because your business will dry up. Thankfully, leaders can have an edge if they are proactive in building and supporting teams. Here are 3 things that work according…
Be warned. I’m going to repeat language that people used when explaining the effects that micromanaging had on them at work. There, I warned ya. “All my manager does is micromanage and it sucks,” was said during a roundtable discussion I was running. “She corrects/edits my work and is on top of her reports like…
