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Industry Group Aims to Make Diamonds a Millennial’s Best Friend

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The Diamond Producers Association announced a new “Real Is Rare” campaign in hopes of earning the affection of millennial consumers who crave authentic connections, according to DPA research. Why aren’t millennials in love with diamonds? And it set to work researching the millennial generation and new ways to market to them.

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The Hourglass Blog: Millennials Are the New Slackers

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Millennials Are the New Slackers. In this case, the blogger is Andrew McAfee and his target is the "entitlement mentality" of many Millennials. In this case, the blogger is Andrew McAfee and his target is the "entitlement mentality" of many Millennials. Millennials are the new kids on the block when it comes to the workplace.

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The Hourglass Blog: We're All Millennials Now

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Were All Millennials Now. Millennials: Tech-savvy, entrepreneurial and independent, they tend to value work-life balance and meaningful work more than a large paycheque. Now, with the definitions listed above, I think Im going to start being a Millennial. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Care to join me?

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Wednesday Buzz: The Post-Gigaom Publishing Landscape

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Gigaom , founded in 2006 to cover the technology boom in Silicon Valley and beyond, abruptly announced it would stop publishing and shut down. Association marketers, it’s time to break out your calculators. New business and marketing executive Kayley Sugars underscores the importance of being a mouthpiece for your organization.

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The Hourglass Blog: Daring to Lead 2011

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I blogged a bit about their 2006 study , so thought I would give the 2011 update a read as well. In the 2006 study, there was a lot more angst about the crushing inevitability of time, and concerns that the new group of younger leaders were not prepared for their positions and (shockingly!) Developing Millennial Leaders.

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The Hourglass Blog: Arguing for Generational Superiority

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This is another one of those posts challenging the assumption that as Millennials storm their way into the workforce theyre going to radically change the landscape and force organizations to adapt to their idiosyncratic ideals in order to harness their power and survive. Millennials arent any different. Millennial: Yes we are!

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The Hourglass Blog: It's Not Innovation If It Only Serves You

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Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Daring to Lead 2006. Communication. Encore Careers. For-Profit vs. Non-Profit. Generation Basics. Generation Jones. Generational Change in Sports. GenX Perspectives. Governance. Innovation. Leadership. Leadership Potential of GenX. Management. Membership. Organizational Structure.