The US at Work

More frequently, companies have been hiring workers who are certificate trained. In fact, it appears that the MBA is becoming more of an option and less of a necessity than it has been in past years. Fred Coon, CEO, Stewart, Cooper & Coon, interviews Norm Allgood, Founder of Synergis Education, on this fast-changing movement driven [...]

How do Millennials feel about joining unions in today's employment landscape? What can unions do to attract more Millennial membership? What are the major jobs where Millennials may be more apt to join a union? Now that they are beginning to enter the workforce, how does the up-and-coming Gen Z group seem to relate to [...]

What makes up a good Board of Directors? How does a CEO manage and maintain a "healthy" Board? Fred Coon, CEO of Stewart, Cooper & Coon, interviews Don Russell and Dr. Doug Lind of Clearwater Business Advisers on how CEOs can effectively handle their Board of Directors. About the Guests: Don Russell is a partner [...]

What is the importance of social capital in the workplace? How can it be used to build your network? We all practice transactional capital exchange. Most, however, do not properly manage their transformational social capital. Fred Coon, CEO, Stewart, Cooper & Coon, interviews author, speaker, trainer, and co-founder of HERitage Giving Circle --  Froswa’ Booker-Drew, [...]

As we know, the differences among Baby Boomers, Gen X’ers, Millennials, and now, Generation Z, are vast; and this fact could not be more evident than when confined to a workplace setting. However, in order to function as a productive team that is both understanding and compassionate toward the challenges faced by each age-group, we [...]

Why is so much attention directed toward Millennials and their expectations in the workplace? Is there really a generational divide/difference, and if so, why? What is important for mature workers to know about working alongside and managing Millennials? Marie Martin, a 20-year veteran of Silicon Valley start-ups, discusses generational trends and the need for adaptation skills. [...]

Is organizational culture or priority alignment more important to retaining the Boomers, Gen Xers, or Millennials/Gen Y?  Which generation displays the highest average turnover? What can colleges do to help prepare students for the generational mix in the workplace? Kevin Stevens, Talent Operations Specialist at The Predictive Index, discusses cultural and priority alignment, and hiring [...]

What is resilience and why is it important in the workplace? Why is ‘tough love’ an important factor in workplace leadership? How are resilience and superior performance linked, and how can this connection be maximized? Psychologist and personnel strategist, Dr. Russell Thackeray, discusses how leadership involves a balance of both resilience and tough love. Hosted by [...]

How are corporate boardrooms handling the multi-generational aspect of today's workforce? What are the implications for younger workers attempting to position themselves for board-seats typically held by older occupants? Alexander Lowry, Professor of Finance at Gordon College and host of the podcast series, Boardroom Bound, discusses how to prepare for joining a Board of Directors. Hosted [...]

What are some myths regarding veterans in the workplace? What strengths do veterans bring to employers? Why should companies and organizations hire veterans? What can companies and organizations do to attract and retain veterans for their workforce? Paul Dillon, Paul Dillon, CMC, and president and CEO of Dillon Consulting Services LLC, discusses these questions and more [...]