Employment numbers don’t tell the whole story. The employment disconnect continues.Despite proliferating numbers of job openings and still many people unemployed across the spectrum of ages, there is a mismatch of skills between many of those available and skills needed now and in future. This applies to various levels of seniority and generations and is not just about technology. Many of the skills needed are not what the majority of the educated populations and current students in the U.S. and elsewhere are learning. What do we do?
As I flesh out the Legacy-Makers @ Work Masterminds, perhaps it would be useful to articulate to you my own legacy at work vision as an example and most importantly why I advocate others define, plan and start implementing their desired work legacy in their 40s. In a world of fast change and competition, don’t put off this vital step to give increased purpose and meaning to your work and organizational contribution.
https://www.youcantgoogleit.com/blog/2019/chasing-immortality-create-amp-achieve-your-legacyatwork
Talk and anguish about age and ageism at almost any age seems to be skyrocketing. Even some of the Millennials say they are feeling older and concerned about their relevance. A 58-year-old longtime hospitality entrepreneur thinks he has hit on the next big thing with a resort called Modern Elder Academy in Mexico. Unexpectedly, the customers/guests span several generations and industries seeking the cure to feelings of irrelevance. What’s up?
https://www.youcantgoogleit.com/blog/2019/multigenerational-pain-point-is-it-age-or-relevance
This important trend on the increasing visible power of Boomer women is picking up steam. Aside from the positives, I point out some cautions in this article in the action steps toward the end – keep reading!
https://www.youcantgoogleit.com/blog/2019/ages-and-stages-part-1-hot-new-generational-trend-defies-stereotypes
2018 was a year of high highs, low lows and paradoxes for the world, politics, businesses and personally for many people. It certainly rocked our view of what had been previously perceived as normal. Reflecting back on 2018, I have reached some clarity and insight through my work and broader experience and observations that I’d like to share with you.
“What goes around comes around,” meaning if you are a giver, you will also receive. Mentoring should be a virtuous circle, and not necessarily only formal pairings. See what I recommend instead and how to get started.