- They’re a different breed.
- These kids are lazy.
- These Gen Z’ers aren’t ready for the workplace.
- These young people are so soft nowadays.
I hear it regularly and I’ve heard it all before.
I heard it all when millennials were first entering the workforce.
The world has changed. The needs of a multi-generational workplace have changed. We have to change too.
Preparing teens, twenty-somethings, and early career professionals for a work world that doubts them is a part of my call. I accept it fully!
I am an experienced educator and youth worker helping organizations design and implement sustainable internship programs.
Stop complaining and start training!!
I legit LOVE them!
Degrees, licenses, and titles aren’t enough!
Young people deserve care, compassion, and commitment from trusted adults who have their best interest in mind.
Nicki Sanders, MSW, is committed to career development, professional development, and organizational development. As Founder and CEO of Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting, her mission is simple – to eliminate toxic workplaces by developing skilled, empathetic, and goal-oriented leaders who have the vision, support, and resources to create a culture where business prospers, and employees thrive individually and collectively. Nicki has an extensive background in nonprofit management leading high-functioning, multi-disciplinary teams, volunteer recruitment and retention, and social impact programming. She is a thought leader dedicated to dismantling the outdated, narrow view of social work and an accomplished professor, coach, trainer, and group facilitator who has combined her gift for authentic relationships, Master of Social Work degree, and over 20 years of diverse work experience to create a life and career aligned with her values and purpose. She is a lover of nature, cupcakes, travel, and 80’s hip hop and R&B music.
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