Every few months, a new headline appears declaring that “this generation doesn’t want to work.” It’s a familiar refrain — one that crosses decades. Baby Boomers heard it about Gen X. Gen X heard it about Millennials. And now, Millennials are saying it about Gen Z. But if every generation has heard the same […]
Why Internships Are the Missing Link in Leadership Development Organizations spend millions every year on leadership programs for mid-career professionals. Executive coaching. Management workshops. Leadership retreats. All valuable — but often too late. Because leadership capacity isn’t built after the first promotion.It’s built during the first exposure to professional environments. The First Real Test
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“Good talent is hard to find.”I hear it in boardrooms, staff meetings, and leadership retreats all the time. But here’s the truth: good talent isn’t hard to find — it’s hard to develop. The reality is, organizations don’t have a pipeline problem. They have a preparation problem.And that’s exactly where strategic internship programs come
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Your Interns Aren’t Free Labor — They’re Future Leaders Soft Leadership Turns Internship Programs into Solutions for Multi-Generational Challenges Every organization is feeling it — the tension between generations in the workplace. Gen Z wants flexibility and purpose. Gen X values structure and accountability. Boomers bring loyalty and institutional wisdom. Millennials are looking for
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The article, “Ford CEO on his ‘epiphany’ after talking to his Gen Z factory workers: They were saying they ‘had to have three jobs’” in Fortune magazine reminded me that I’ve been talking about the skills gap for years in my Human Relations and Social Problems courses. Here’s what we fail to realize: ❌
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“Gen Z can’t focus.” “They’re too sensitive.” “Young people aren’t ready for real work.” “These new workers don’t understand professional expectations.” I’ve heard these lines before — when Millennials were entering the workforce. Every generation faces labels, but here’s the truth: complaining doesn’t move us forward. Training does. Each semester reminds me why I
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An internship can be described as a work-related learning experience for persons who wish to gain hands-on experience in a certain industry or occupational field. The U.S. Department of Labor has established 7 criteria to determine whether an intern should be paid or unpaid (there is more leniency for nonprofit organizations). The Department of
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I AM ON VACATION IN THE CARIBBEAN! I am taking my own own advice – travel and self-care – as I and Packaged For Success Enterprises take a much needed vacation as part of my Thanksgiving holiday. While I am on vacation I want to offer you the opportunity to take a walk
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How to be a good internship mentor Interns can play a valuable role for companies. They can provide an extra hand on projects, helping organizations complete them faster and more efficiently. They can also form an internal system of talent for firms to help fill job openings. But it’s important for companies to nurture
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The Top 5 Mistakes Employers Make When Managing Interns By Peter Margulies, Recruiter For young professionals, internships can be critical steps on the path to career success. This year, employers plan to hire more interns than they did last year, and it’s important for these companies to understand how to best manage their new
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