O nboarding recent college grads into the workplace is a challenge for many organizations. There are now five generations in the workforce. Each one grew up with circumstances that are unique to them and affect the way they work.
social media changed that. It’s not uncommon to walk into a room and see a group of people staring at their phones. I was recently speaking in New York City and was saddened to see that the majority of people walking down the street were staring at their phones rather than enjoying the sights of this amazing city. We are developing a culture where we are disconnecting from one another. Mental health issues are dramatically increasing and the loneliness epidemic is real. Recently, I interviewed a number of senior level executives and business owners about the challenges they’re experiencing as they are onboarding college grads into their workforce. Needless to say, there’s a level of frustration
for many. For this article, some preferred to remain anonymous. One exec shared her frustration of recent grads’ preference to work at home. I get the advantages; saving money on commuting and the benefits to the environment. With fewer distractions of coworkers nearby, many feel they accomplish more at home. This exec believes that the ability to build a cohesive team is missing. There’s nothing better than face to face interaction. Communication is 60% nonverbal. We gain so much from micro expressions and movements. You don’t recognize them as easily in a virtual meeting. With increased isolation comes a decline in social skills. Many are becoming agoraphobic as they lose their self-confidence to
I spent 26 years speaking at colleges nationwide and
providing keynotes and training for corporations, associations, and small businesses. Over the course of my career, I have seen a profound difference in the way young adults behave and relate to others. Gone are the days when they’re personally connected and engaged to carry on conversations. Smartphones and
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