The US at Work

A new paradigm of learning has descended upon both corporations and employees, alike. Failure to act, however, can be catastrophic. How can today's workers stay relevant in their careers? Why is traditional learning not effective in today's workplace? How can companies and train and up-skill employees in this modern workforce ? Fred Coon, SC&C CEO, interviews Kelly [...]

What are the main issues today’s HR departments face when communicating benefits to employees today? How can HR teams effectively communicate benefits information to employees to control costs and WITHOUT adding significant HR resources? What can HR teams do to encourage employees to take advantage of benefits communication and education tools? HR departments are faced with major [...]

What is the difference between listening to understand and listening to reply? Why does this difference matter as a leader/manager? What are the four types of poor listening techniques, and what can be done instead? What are the benefits of a leader who makes it safe to tell the truth, and how can this be [...]

What are some ways that business owners can encourage and incorporate age-diversity in work culture? What are some of the reasons that ageism in the workplace exists in the first place? Why should companies be more open-minded and inclusive of all age groups? What can seniors and mature workers do to stay relevant and show [...]

Do younger employees interact with customers in a differently than older employees? What is the preferred style of communication of younger employees when it comes to connecting with clients and customers? Listen to a small business CEO discuss the "balancing act" that occurs while upholding different generational approaches to productivity and client/customer service. Fred Coon, [...]

How has the remote work environment changed the needs of businesses? In what ways are companies changing their workplace settings? What type of workspaces appeal to younger generations? The needs and demands from five generations, changing global economics, corporate consolidations, hi-tech growth, and work-at-home — […]

What are some of the unique challenges faced by retail automotive businesses in regards to multi-generational management? How have these challenges necessitated working and management adjustments within a multi-generational environment? Fred Coon, SC&C CEO, sits down with Robert "Rob" Campbell, advisory analyst and dealer consultant for Withum (a company dedicated to improving dealer operations through better [...]

What kind of issues are showing up in the workplace tied to the presence of Millennials? How should employers address the generational gaps that exist within the workplace? What are the primary differences between those of the millennial generation and those from older generations? Fred Coon, SC&C CEO, interviews David Lewis, founder and CEO of Operations, [...]

How might mental health challenges affect work performance? Do employees at all levels present with the same symptoms of impaired mental health? What steps can employers take to support mental well-being in its employees? Fred Coon, SC&C CEO, interviews Dr. Nicole Washington on working with high-profile clients to help them to identify their issues, realize how those issues manifest [...]

Boomers say, “Millenials don’t... ,” and Millennials say, “Boomers feel that I..."; and the managers who must settle this generational conflict are also expected to keep business flowing in a thriving company. Fred Coon, SC&C CEO, interviews Thad Peterson, Sr. Director of Marketing, at The Predicitive Index. The manner in which Thad approaches generational issues and achieves [...]