Millennial Think Tank: The Multi-generational Workplace
Last week we focused on a topic that is much talked about in my personal social circles, especially among GenXers and Boomers: the challenges of a multi-generational workplace. Our goal was not to run through the standard gripes about older generations wanting to see younger workers follow the chain of command and ‘wait their turn,’ […]
Millennial Think Tank: Millennial Spending Habits and Payment Preferences
At ArCompany we’ve been working with clients in the mobile payment sector, and, since our CEO spent years in the banking industry, we’re acutely aware of how slow that industry has been to embrace social media and the changing needs of its customers. As GenY grows up, this massive generation is already impacting the future […]
How to build a Superb Team: Chemistry is Almost Everything
Over the past 20 years of my career I’ve worked in many different arrangements; as a sole proprietor, as the manager of a small business, as a wholesale road rep out there on my own with nearly complete autonomy, as a Sales Manager, and then, right before we started ArCompany, as a sole proprietor again […]
Millennial Think Tank: How Millennials Consume News
This week our Think Tank tackled the subject of News and their preferred methods for consuming it. Our panel consisted of: Kiernan McGinnis, young Millennial, 2nd year student at Lehigh University, English Lit. Major Joe Cardillo, an older Millennial, Content and Analytics specialist Tiffany Daniels, an older Millennial working in Government & Community Relations Helen […]
Millennial Think Tank: The Future of Sports
This week we focused our Millennials’ attention on major professional sports; the NFL has reigned supreme for at least 20 years, but we had an inkling that things might be changing amongst Millennials. Before we delve in, I’ll introduce our panel: Joe Cardillo, an older Millennial, Content and Analytics specialist Salina Mendoza, a young entrepreneurial […]
Millennial Think Tank: Self Expression, Selfies, and Personal Branding
Last week we tackled the fascinating subject of Selfies, Self Expression, and what the phenomenon of Selfies means. Is this generation simply incredibly narcissistic, or is something deeper happening? Our panel included: Samantha Estoesta, a young Millennial working in Public Interest Research Albert Qian, a young Millennial working in Silicon Valley. Kiernan McGinnis, young Millennial, 2nd […]
Millennial Think Tank: The Impact of Social Media on Personal Relationships
This week our Millennial Think Tank went back to the topic of human relationships, but focused specifically on how Social Media has impacted personal relationships. Our panel consisted of: Samantha Estoesta, a young Millennial working in Public Interest Research Albert Qian, a young Millennial working in Silicon Valley Kiernan McGinnis, young Millennial, 2nd year student […]
Millennial Think Tank: On the Road and Blending Generations
Last week we changed things up and did our Think Tank on the road, hosted by ArCompany friend Ken Mueller at his most interesting place of work, Tellus360. This week our panel consisted of 4 generations; Silent, Boomers, Gen X and Millennials, all members of either Lancaster Downtowners or Lancaster Transplant. Both groups share a […]
Gen Z: It’s Too Damned Early to Start Stereotyping
One thing that I’ve learned as I work with our Millennial Think Tank is that, more often than not, sweeping generalizations about 80 million people fall flat. The reality is that Boomers, Gen Xers and even Millennials have a lot in common that is never spoken about. What is most true is that NO generation is a […]
Millennial Think Tank: Relationships, Traditional Values & Gender Roles
This week our hangout focused on relationships and marriage for the second time, but this time with a focus on Traditional Values and Gender Roles. Last week we heard a lot of ‘equality talk’ from our Millennial panel when we asked them to define marriage as they see it. I was extremely curious to find […]