Feeling out of touch with the changing workforce?

Celebrating differences in the workplace isn't just about being nice; it's about being smart. A team with people from different backgrounds can bring a wider range of ideas to the table. For example, a person who's grown up in a rural area might have unique insights on sustainability, while someone who's lived in a big city might understand customer trends better. By valuing these differences, you can create a more creative and adaptable team.

Learning is life. You must build your capacity by updating your technical and soft skills. Technology is evolving, for instance, while having a class, I noticed that Bard AI has changed to Gemini AI. If you're not current and upskilling, you will be out of touch with the realities in your niche. Personal Development must be a top priority to stay relevant.

Building genuine relationships is the heart of active networking I read a story from Sir Jamie Pajoel on how he spent his resources to travel from his state of residence to another state to assist a woman he met on social media to successfully execute a program. The woman came from another country. After the program, he didn't get a "thank you" from the woman, and he didn't feel bad about it; rather, he wrote to her, appreciating the opportunity given to him to serve. The woman later gave him opportunity to visit the American president and through the woman he can access anyone in the United States of America. A story about active networking. When at events, don't look for money and immediate rewards, build genuine relationships.

Everyone comes with unique fresh blood to inject into the workplace. The young and adults have different things to offer. Learn to accept the innovation that comes from the different demographics.