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Millennials Are the Face of Today’s Workforce: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

by Lynn NovoEmployers, Managing August 24, 2023March 14, 2024Comments are Disabled

Millennials (those who are 26-41 years old) make up over a third of the current workforce. Each generation brings with it a different mindset. It’s helpful to understand what motivates a millennial and adapt your management style to better lead them. Here are a few tips on how to better understand millennials in the workplace, …

Onboarding: Beyond Orientation

by Lynn NovoEmployers, Hiring, Managing July 28, 2023October 7, 2025Comments are Disabled

The other day, I asked an HR Manager about her onboarding process. She responded by outlining a routine that involved copying two forms of identification from the new hire, reviewing insurance information, having them sit through a mandatory sexual harassment video, and discussing some administrative policies. I had to smile – was this onboarding? Not …

Are You Being Ghosted During Your Hiring Process? This Might Be Why…

by Lynn NovoEmployers, Hiring, Interviewing, Managing April 29, 2023February 18, 2024Comments are Disabled

Getting ghosted by candidates is increasingly common. A significant number of candidates are not showing up for interviews, responding to job offers, or beginning work on the start date. Ghosting became even more common when the coronavirus pandemic hit. More employees leaving their jobs meant there were more job openings. Additional hiring to fill the …

Should You Try to Keep GenZers (and Everyone Else) on the Job?

by Lynn NovoEmployers, Hiring, Managing November 16, 2022February 18, 2024Comments are Disabled

LinkedIn’s Workforce Confidence Index looked at what would prompt different generations of workers to change jobs. When asked, “Why change jobs?”, the following were high on the list for all generations but for GenZers (those born after 1997): 80% wanted better alignment with their interests and values 76% wanted more opportunities to learn Better compensation …