Tag: Generations | Journal by getAbstract

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“Goals Shift When People Get Older.”

Human Resource Studies professors Dorien Kooij and Marianne van Woerkom offer insights on keeping older workers engaged and measuring the success of informal learning activities.

by Sara Küpfer
How to Reinvent Yourself

Both companies and people can have notable second acts.

by Caryn Hunt
“The ‘Great Trade-Off’ Is a Myth.”

Making the planet a better place doesn't mean making less profit, says David Cooperrider. On the contrary.

by Michael Wiederstein
New Digital Tools Change the Way the World Tackles Poverty

Digital transformation is lifting people out of poverty and creating new markets.

by Caryn Hunt
How to Survive the Labor Shortage

Multigenerational teams will save your organization in the years to come – at least if you manage to get your older employees to stay with you instead of retire.

by Michael Wiederstein
Distraught African American father using laptop and working at home while being distracted by his small children.

Let’s Hear It for the Dads

Fathers play an important role in their child’s development. Here’s what the experts say.

by Caryn Hunt
The Case for Analog Skills in a Digital Age

Growing up digital is not exactly conducive to developing the very skills that technology cannot replace.

by Sara Küpfer
Education Disrupted

The pandemic disrupted their education and social ties. How will our children fare in a post-COVID era?

by Sara Küpfer
“People Who Don’t Feel Respected Will Not Want to Show Up Every Day and Contribute to Your Organization.”

A millennial herself, Crystal Kadakia provides globally relevant insight into her generation in her book, The Millennial Myth. Here, she shares some of her thoughts on how to attract millennial talent.

by Sara Küpfer
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Updating Skills: Is There a Generation Gap?

Yes, there is. A new survey by getAbstract reveals the different learning approaches of Generation Zers, Millennials and Baby Boomers.

by getAbstract