Are Companies About to Have a Gen X Retention Problem?

As a result of the attention paid to Baby Boomers and Millennials, Gen X often gets short shrift, a trend that has continued over time. Looking back at past global leadership surveys, it has been found that Gen X’s promotion rate has consistently been 20%–30% slower than Millennials’. However, it was also discovered that Gen X is playing a critical but often under appreciated role in the workforce.

The C-Suite Skills That Matter Most

A laser focus on developing the particular skills needed to thrive in an executive position is necessary to make all of their work pay off. That means understanding what those skills are, and how they relate to C-level job success, is the first step in the journey to becoming a member of the rarefied upper echelons of an industry's most prominent businesses.

Reframing The Great Resignation As The 'Great Exploration' Leverages It For Everyone's Benefit

The concept of the "Great Resignation" came into focus as companies noticed that employees were leaving at rates never seen before. Of those who quit, the two largest segments were emerging adults who recently entered the workforce and older adults, likely thinking of retirement. If we think of the Great Resignation as more of an exploration of life options, company leaders can adopt a more empowering mindset.

Hybrid Workplace and the Need for Equitable Visibility

An unfair hybrid work model can be disastrous for both companies and employees as it can adversely impact collaboration, relationships, and ultimately performance. That is why, for a hybrid model to be effective, it is imperative that there is equitable visibility.