Hi, I'm Karen McCullough, a nationally known keynote speaker and expert on change, generational opportunities and workforce trends. My articles and insights bring a realistic perspective on workplace trends, employee engagement while offering actionable content. Enjoy!
Last Updated February 17, 2023
Are we witnessing the collapse of employee engagement in the workplace? Ok, I admit it sounds a little dramatic. But there is no denying the fact that today’s employees are struggling to make a deep, lasting connection with their employers. Some even go so far as to view their “career” as a “job” and vow to
Last Updated January 10, 2023
As we step into a new year, it’s natural to look ahead and try to predict what the future holds. In the world of work, there are always new trends and developments emerging that can have a big impact on how we do our jobs and how organizations operate. It doesn’t take a crystal ball to
Last Updated November 17, 2022
While people around the world are returning to their lives, returning to the movie theaters, restaurants, conferences, and travel, they are not excited about going back to the office, especially Gen Z. That’s right, Gen Z employees don’t want to return to the office.
So what is the future of remote work for Gen Z? This post gives 7 ways Gen Z can benefit from returning to the office.
Last Updated October 18, 2022
As many in the workforce report feeling stressed, overworked, and burnt out,
some employees want to limit their workloads, doing only what is required and nothing more. This behavior, labeled “Quiet Quitting,” is the new title for doing the bare minimum at work. People engaged in Quiet Quitting are not actually quitting their jobs, but they are leaving the idea of going above and beyond what’s required in the job description.
Quiet Quitting resonates strongly with Gen Z and Millennial knowledge workers fighting to rewrite workplace rules.
Last Updated January 11, 2023
The modern workplace has been constantly evolving and changing throughout the years – both in response to the adoption of new technologies, as well as the shifting values and work-styles from generation to generation.
Millennials have had a huge impact on the our workplace, but Generation Z is set to take things to the next level. In this post, we’ll explore how this generation is changing the way we work.
Last Updated January 11, 2023
The number of workers quitting their jobs reached a record 4.5 million at the end of November 2021. During this “Great Resignation,” workers have left their jobs in historic numbers. Some believe the trend stemmed from a psychological and economic shift as employers struggled and failed to entice workers back to industries that have too often