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Podcast: Generational Differences are Vastly Exaggerated

Podcast: Generational Differences are Vastly Exaggerated

In this episode of WorkLife with Adam Grant, Jennifer Deal explores the root causes of age-related stereotypes, how they hinder everyone, and what we can do to bridge generational divides in the workplace. Drawing from over two decades of research across industries and geographies, she found that while people of different generations may bring unique experiences, they share far more in common than we often assume, especially when it comes to what they want from work.

The ROI of Wellness: Why Taking Care of Yourself and Your Employees Is Good for the Bottom Line

The ROI of Wellness: Why Taking Care of Yourself and Your Employees Is Good for the Bottom Line

Gratitude, mindfulness and empowerment. Not words usually associated with hard-charging, data-driven organizations—until recently. Increasingly, academic research is proving that employee well-being benefits company culture, employee retention and productivity, and the call to integrate these principles into everyday operations is entering the mainstream. Three USC Marshall researchers including CEO’s Jennifer Deal discuss details of their latest research into this topic.

What distinguishes the Millennial generation from Generation X at work?

Jennifer J. Deal (Center for Creative Leadership), Alec R. Levenson (CEO), and George S. Benson (University of Texas) answer the questions, “So what drives organizational commitment, helps Gen Xers and Millennials thrive, and improves retention? And what do organizations need to know about what is different for Millennials and Gen Xers, so they can most effectively address the needs of each generation?”

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What works for leading the new multi-generational workforce

Alec R. Levenson (CEO), George S. Benson (University of Texas), and Jennifer J. Deal (Center for Creative Leadership) recently completed a global research project that provides the most comprehensive view of the multi-generational workforce to date.

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