Workplace dynamics and culture has always intrigued me. Today, there are many factors that affect the workplace; some good and some not so positive. As a "Baby Boomer", I have been aligned with organizations that made me feel that I was an important part of the team. I have worked with companies that invested in my personal development in the form of competency based development programs that spanned several months, extensive new hire programs that were weeks long, and training opportunities that provided a strong and evolving foundation for my professional development. I have also experienced downsizing, organizational realignment, resizing, working smarter - not harder, and layers of professional growth opportunities stripped away because of economic conditions.
It has been interesting to witness the internet and its' entrenchment in how we do business , how we communicate, and the impact on our personal lives. Technologically, we would not be where we are if it were not for the proliferation of the "dot.com" society, primarily comprised of Millenials. They made a grand entrance and to some degree, made a quick exodus. During this time, I was recruiting in the Washington, DC market. I saw first-hand the saturation of technical professionals and a proliferation of people who thought they could recruit them; all commanding exorbitant salaries and perks. The "dot.com" society influenced the way business is done today. Precedents were altered; some markets more affected than others.
The survivors of that evolution have impacted us in more ways that we can't even imagine. Today, we can't phathom the idea of leaving home without our cellphones, MP3 players, and iPods; not to mention the gaming technology. We can access anything we want on the internet. We can communicate globally. Software advancements are amazing; inclusive of how we are trained, business solutions and applications, and even how we are treated medically.
Traditional organizations are still trying to figure out the dynamics of this generation's impact; realizing that it is not just a matter of technology. The gold watch at retirement is not as important. The tenure of employees have evolved ranging from an average of twenty to thirty years, to ten to fifteen years, to five to seven years, and to two-three years or less. We are hiring people from other generations to compensate for shortages in the labor market. Now, we have this diverse population of employees co-mingling together.
This blog is about understanding how this diverse employee population work together in traditional and non-traditional business models; understanding expectations, differences, and priorities. This blog is about understanding your perspectives. Your opinion and thoughts can be from an employee in today's marketplace or as a manager or executive positioning their company for growth.
How do you feel about your place in todays' workplace?
It has been interesting to witness the internet and its' entrenchment in how we do business , how we communicate, and the impact on our personal lives. Technologically, we would not be where we are if it were not for the proliferation of the "dot.com" society, primarily comprised of Millenials. They made a grand entrance and to some degree, made a quick exodus. During this time, I was recruiting in the Washington, DC market. I saw first-hand the saturation of technical professionals and a proliferation of people who thought they could recruit them; all commanding exorbitant salaries and perks. The "dot.com" society influenced the way business is done today. Precedents were altered; some markets more affected than others.
The survivors of that evolution have impacted us in more ways that we can't even imagine. Today, we can't phathom the idea of leaving home without our cellphones, MP3 players, and iPods; not to mention the gaming technology. We can access anything we want on the internet. We can communicate globally. Software advancements are amazing; inclusive of how we are trained, business solutions and applications, and even how we are treated medically.
Traditional organizations are still trying to figure out the dynamics of this generation's impact; realizing that it is not just a matter of technology. The gold watch at retirement is not as important. The tenure of employees have evolved ranging from an average of twenty to thirty years, to ten to fifteen years, to five to seven years, and to two-three years or less. We are hiring people from other generations to compensate for shortages in the labor market. Now, we have this diverse population of employees co-mingling together.
This blog is about understanding how this diverse employee population work together in traditional and non-traditional business models; understanding expectations, differences, and priorities. This blog is about understanding your perspectives. Your opinion and thoughts can be from an employee in today's marketplace or as a manager or executive positioning their company for growth.
How do you feel about your place in todays' workplace?
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