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For more than 25 years, Roberta Matuson, president of Human Resource Solutions, has helped leaders in Fortune 500 companies and small to medium-size businesses create exceptional workplaces leading to extraordinary results. As a seasoned consultant, Roberta is considered a leading authority on leadership and the skills and strategies required to earn employee commitment and client loyalty.She is the author of the highly acclaimed book, Suddenly in Charge: Managing Up, Managing Down, Succeeding All Around and is a highly sought after speaker, consultant and executive coach.
Category Archives: Millennials
A Letter to the Class of 2010 (Not a Typo)
Dear Class of 2010, I’m sorry to say that your time in the sun is fading fast. Those of you who have gotten comfortable in your job at the country store, instead of continuing to pursue a job in your field, are now facing the reality of being yesterday’s news. You ask, how can this [...]
Recruiting 2.0
Are you using 1.0 recruiting methods to bring on Generation 2.0? No wonder why you are having a difficult time filling entry-level positions or those positions that are well suited for newly minted grads. That saying, “if you can’t beat them, join them” is ringing quite true in the world of recruitment. Here are some [...]
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Five Myths About Younger Employees
I don't know about you, but I'm tired of hearing how poorly young people behave in the workplace. So I'm here to bust some myths regarding younger workers. Myth #1 They are unreliable – Compared to what? Compared to the parents of young children who need to be at home with their sick kids? Or [...]
Millennials and Customer Service
Is it me or has anyone else noticed lately how customer service has dramatically improved at retail counters? I just left CVS, where a young gentleman couldn't have been more helpful with my pictures. I must be the only person to have told him lately what a great job he was doing, as he seemed [...]
If You Think All Millennials are Slackers, You’re Dead Wrong!
I had the pleasure of interviewing an emerging young leader by the name of Michael Alston, Jr. for my forthcoming book (whose title is still in the works) for new managers. Michael is a 24-year old Manufacturing Supervisor for Merck Pharmaceuticals, although between you and me, I think he’s lying about his age! His perspective [...]
Return on Investment
I was at a friend’s house for dinner the other night where I met a young man who just graduated from a private college. Great guy. Bright, full of energy, strong communication skills. Yet, he has been unable to to land a job in his field. His mother was rightfully concerned. You see, she and her [...]
Why Can’t These People Be Like Me?
The joke starts out like this, " Boomer: "Why won't these kids work 60 hours like me?" Gen Yer says "Sorry it takes you so long to get your work done." It would be funny, if it weren't so true. This was an actual Tweet on Twitter, but it could have come from anywhere. In [...]
As Promised…
Earlier I promised to put up a photo of Taylor Swift's performance on The Today Show. So here it is. She represents the youth of this country in a very positive light. Paris Hilton could learn a few things from her.
Are You Sabatoging Your Employees?
On the way home from Houston on Saturday we had a short layover in Cleveland. Given the fact that there was only one "fast food" place in the terminal, we had no choice but to enter the long line for Pizza Hut. After a long wait, we finally arrived at the front of the line [...]
What are Soon-to-be Grads Waiting For?
With all the doom and gloom in the headlines you'd think there would be a line wrapped around the college placement office with soon-to-be grads. Not so, according to the director of college placement for a major university. I asked her if parents were calling to ask what the placement office was going to do [...]
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