The newest generation to enter the workforce, Generation Z, should be called “The Purpose Generation.” In a large study of over 2,000 respondents released earlier this month, researchers found that “…for the first time, we see a generation prioritizing purpose in their work.” While ample research finds Millennials are driven by growth, a balanced lifestyle, and security, … Read more
After I told a crowd at a keynote for a large national association that by 2025 over 75% of the workforce would be college-educated, purpose-seeking Millennials, someone jokingly shouted out, “God help us!” Some laughter ensued. But sadly, she was (literally) right. God help us indeed. Just 13% of the world’s population even likes what they … Read more
I suppose it’s time for me to weigh in on the “here come the Millennials” craze. First, it’s important to let you know that I don’t particularly subscribe to generational theory. I tend to think it’s just another faddish mechanism to sell books and try to force complex human beings into neat little boxes for … Read more