Generations in the World of Work
Season 7 kicks off with Meghan Grace welcoming back longtime collaborator and generational researcher, Dr. Corey Seemiller, to unpack their latest book, Generations in the World of Work. Together, they explore the realities of today's multigenerational workforce and offer actionable insights for professionals, leaders, and organizations looking to foster stronger collaboration across generations.
In this conversation, we cover:
Why understanding Gen Z in the workplace isn’t enough—and why every generation matters
How this book came to life
Surprising research findings on leadership and work mindsets
Practical strategies for creating better multigenerational workplace culture
Whether you're managing teams, mentoring early-career professionals, or simply navigating generational differences at work, this episode is packed with research-backed insights and relatable storytelling to help you lead with confidence and understanding.
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Looking Back on #GenZ in 2024
What a year it's been - This season taught us a lot about Gen Z and how they’re reshaping the workplace—and this episode breaks it all down and weaves it together. From career priorities to culture shifts, we're recapping the standout insights, biggest challenges, and game-changing opportunities for engaging Gen Z in the workplace. Whether you’re managing Gen Z or navigating the workforce as a Gen Zer, this episode has insights to set you up for success in 2025 and beyond.
Here’s what we’re diving into:
How Gen Z is rewriting the rules on workplace culture
Why purpose-driven work is more than a buzzword for this generation.
What their workplace perspectives say about the future of collaboration.
How Gen Z is Reimagining Human Resources and Workplace Environments
Discover how Gen Z is revolutionizing human resources and workplace dynamics in this episode featuring HR expert, Traci Chernoff. Learn the truth about HR, workplace flexibility, and how the newest generation is reshaping professional environments.
For Gen Z employees, HR professionals, managers, and anyone interested in the evolving workplace, this episode offers insights into creating more meaningful, human-centered work experiences. We explore:
The misconceptions of HR in the workplace
Why traditional workplace models are changing
How Gen Z challenges and improves workplace culture
Strategies for effective cross-generational communication
Ways Gen Z professionals can best leverage human resource partnerships
Engaging Gen Z Voters
The 2024 election is right around the corner and eyes are on Gen Z voters, who predominantly make up the youth and young adult voting bloc. Vaughan Bagley, Director of Social Impact for SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios, discusses the evolution of young adult voter engagement and MTV’s ongoing role in promoting civic participation. From MTV's iconic Rock the Vote campaign to today’s Vote 24 initiative, this episode explores how to empower young voters and the role of employers and higher education are key in reaching Gen Z voters.
Discover the issues driving Gen Z—climate change, affordable healthcare, and more—and how companies, organizations, and colleges can support democracy through engaging Gen Z.
Key topics:
MTV’s voter engagement legacy
Reaching and empowering Gen Z voters
The role of colleges and universities in voter outreach
Corporate responsibility in elections
Key issues for Gen Z voters in 2024
Managing Gen Z Early Career Talent
Are you struggling to retain your interns and early career employees? This episode features a conversation with Parker Pell, co-founder of Abode HR. Parker shares practical tips on how to effectively manage Gen Z talent and create a workplace that fosters loyalty and long-term engagement. Discover strategies to attract top talent, provide meaningful development opportunities, and build a positive company culture that resonates with Generation Z.
Gen Z Perspectives on Time and Time Management
Generation Z views and navigates the world differently than past generations - Including their perspectives on time and time management practices.
This episode features Dylan Diamond, co-founder and CEO of Saturn, a calendaring app that is revolutionizing how Gen Z is managing time. Dylan provides insights on how Gen Z looks at time and how Gen Z can develop and implement empowering time management skills.
