The Second Wave Learning Blog: Empowering Leaders to Lead, Engage, and Inspire at Work
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Generational Trends
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Change Management Strategies
Employee Engagement
Organizational Change
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Generations Schmenerations,
What’s the Difference?
People smarter than me have told me that the notion of generational differences is a made-up construct. Every one is different, they say - we are all unique. Indeed, among almost eight billion humans, there is not a matching set anywhere.
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Managing (and Coaching) Millennials — What Not To Do
Managers should exercise caution to avoid some irreversible errors in managing Millennials. Here are things NOT to do.
Millennials’ Hierarchy of Needs: Building a Base of Structure
Millennial managers: Set clear job roles and expectations to drive engagement and performance.
The Case for Coaching Millennial Employees
Coaching, not managing, may be what gets your organization to higher levels of productivity — led by some of your youngest team members.
Hierarchy of Millennial Needs
Use our 5-tier Millennial Needs model to guide conversations and improve performance..
The Millennial Mentoring Imperative
To Millennials, mentoring isn’t optional—it’s essential for success.
5 Things New Employees Want on Day 1
Want new hires to leave day one energized? Here are five essentials for a standout first-day experience.
Millennials, Money and Managing Stress: Employer-Provided Financial Education Helps
Money isn't the fix—financial literacy is. Help Millennials reduce stress and thrive.
Why You Should Get New Hires 'On Board' Before Day 1
If you want your new employees to start their job on the right foot and stick around long term, the first day counts — so, don’t spend that valuable time on benefits and payroll paperwork.
Emojis go Mainstream (But Not at Work)
There’s a proper time and a place for emojis, and business communication is
generally not one of them.
What Do Newly-hired Millennials Want at Work? Freedom from Uncertainty
For Millennials just out of college, their first professional job does not come with a syllabus. And this presents a dilemma.
It's OK to Fail! Here's How to Recover When You Do
Even the most successful people fail—learn how setbacks shaped the world’s most famous success stories.
Internships can be Your Ticket to a Job
Treat your internship like a job audition. Nail these key actions to land a role or rave review.
What Not to Wear: The Job Interview Edition
The time to test a company’s dress code is not during your job interview.
Don’t be like Kanye: 3 Habits of Bad Listeners
You may remember your teacher saying you have two ears and one mouth for a reason…
EQ and You: Your Path to a Successful Career
Career success is more often associated with high EQ rather than IQ.
First Day on the Job? Slay It!
Your first day at your new job will make you feel a lot like you’re a freshman all over again.
Receiving Criticism Doesn't Have to be Painful
Here are a few tips to get through criticism with grace and poise, and move on from it in a confident and productive manner.