Millennials
CEOs are getting a new playbook for boosting workers’ mental health
Led by an A-list of C-suite executives, a new nonprofit is developing a playbook to guide companies in supporting employees’ mental health, plus a free online clearinghouse for anyone seeking help. Why it matters: Recognizing that burnout from the pandemic has even reached the corner office, Project Healthy Minds is trying to reduce the stigma …
Future of Work: Managing the Millennials with Collaboration Technology
Business continuity was put to the test with the pandemic-triggered lockdown. Workspaces were disrupted without much prior notice and tech-enabled collaboration tools became the lifeblood of businesses of all sizes, across the spectrum of industries. Beyond deploying novel solutions to facilitate collaboration, corporates have begun to seek innovative ways to fuel employee productivity, expand …
How technology can bridge the generational gap
NEW ORLEANS — Benefit advisers should be using technology when balancing the demands of a multi-generational workplace, said Perry Braun, executive director of Benefit Advisors Network. “2020 is just another year of chaos,” he said at the 2020 Workplace Benefits Renaissance conference. “If you want to be in the employee benefits space and advise employees, …
How Millennials’ Views On Healthcare Could Shape The Future Of Work
Getty After a friend’s dad passed away in a motorcycle accident, I promised myself I’d never hop onto one… Until a friend convinced me to give it a try in Bali last winter. I hopped on. We rode through the jungle for two minutes. And a bug flew into my eye. That turned into six …
Does technology affect your work-life balance?
Millennials have become the world’s most observed generation in recent years—be it for the early onset of chronic diseases or the number of hours spent on average on smartphones. They are also the biggest demographic group in India. A recent survey by furniture brand Godrej Interio says older millennials (in the 30-40 age group) fumble …
Blue-Collar Companies Must Address The Technology Gap To Attracts Millennials And Gen Z Workers
Attracting a new age of workers to blue-collar jobs is top of mind for many industries, particularly as baby boomers retire and the interest of younger generations in trade and blue-collar jobs wanes. In fact, skilled trade jobs have become the most difficult positions for employers to fill. As millennials and Generation Z face the …
How technology is leading millennials away from bricks & mortar stores
Over the last decade, the retail industry has seen a shift in how it operates. The exponential increase in online shopping has had a significant impact on how we buy our products. Long gone are the days when purchasing items was done from Monday to Saturday, between a rigid office-hours timescale. The evolution of the …
Blue Cross Blue Shield report on millennials’ health habits
While millennials might seem to be more invested than other groups in wellness trends — from crystals to boutique fitness classes — they may be spending money on the wrong things when it comes to health, according to a new report on the economic consequences of millennial health habits. In fact, the report from healthcare …
Teens still like cash, despite the rise of financial technology
Hero Images | Hero Images | Getty Images American teenagers may spend a lot of time on their smartphones but when it comes to getting paid and spending their money, they prefer cash. According to a new survey by Junior Achievement USA and data-marking firm Alliance Data, 75% of the teens polled have made purchases …
Edward Jones, World Wide Technology among Best Workplaces for Millennials | Business News
Two companies based in the St. Louis region were ranked among the Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2019 by Fortune and Great Place to Work, based on feedback from more than 4.5 million employees at Great Place to Work-Certified organizations across the country. Edward Jones was ranked 6, and World Wide Technology was ranked 48. …
