Every company wants to attract and retain the best talent. For decades, that meant offering perks and fringe benefits ranging from club memberships to company cars and a limitless expense account. The Great Recession, coupled with the rise of Millennials in the workforce, has shifted the top talent perks that companies offer. Now, especially in the tech…
It was great to meet more of the Genesys Works young professionals last night at the Breaking Through celebration for the Class of 2016, held at The Congress Hotel in Chicago. So many inspirational stories of “breakthrough” moments and personal transformations were shared; it’s wonderful hearing about how Genesys Works is impacting young people! These kids gave up their…
Chemistry matters. It matters in personal and business relationships, and among sports and business teams. And nothing quite affects that team chemistry like introducing a new element: a new team member. Perhaps nowhere is that more true than in the C-suite. When a company makes a new C-suite hire, it’s vital that they not only…
In the beginning was the skill, and the skill was good. But over time, it wasn’t enough to succeed. In fact, a one-off acquisition of an in-demand skill of the day is never enough to achieve sustained success in the marketplace. Consider, for example, the fate of the typist pool. At the turn of the…
When it comes to using social media as a networking tool, many professionals tend to back away. I hear “It’s too complicated,” or “This is a waste of my time.” There is a believe that posting to social networks can be like yelling into a wind tunnel. While each of those laments may be true…
NEWS RELEASE Jan. 6, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Paul Maranville named President and Chairman of the Board of Genesys Works Chicago Chicago – Genesys Works Chicago has named Paul Maranville, previously Genesys Works Chicago’s secretary, as President and Chairman of the Board, effective Jan. 1, 2014. Maranville’s term as President and Chairman will be one…
Some of the greatest lessons our parents teach us aren’t delivered as family-friendly sitcom monologues, with a sentimental soundtrack playing in the background. Instead, they often come in more mundane moments, as we watch their lives unfold everyday. My biological parents divorced when I was five years old, and discovered new mates early, so I…
As we move forward into the new year, we’d like to take just a moment to reflect on some of the best- and worst-performing CEOs of 2012. May we learn from their triumphs and mistakes, making for a better 2013. Best — Howard Schultz, Starbucks. Just a few years ago, Starbucks fell prey to its…
Less than 10 days ago Pope Benedict XVI shocked the world with his staid, yet stunning, announcement of his resignation, effective at the end of the month. During a routine meeting, the 85-year-old leader read a prepared statement to a group of cardinals, saying, “ … before God, I have come to the certainty that…
Finding a work-life balance is important for employee and C-suite leadership health, productivity and happiness. It’s a puzzle many people find difficulty solving, particularly among senior executive teams. Here are some interesting stats from Wrike.com about productivity and the work-life balance.
