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Improve Intergenerational Communication: 3 Tips to Attract & Retain Younger Members

Higher Logic

When Kim Lear spoke at our most recent Super Forum , she reminded us that improving intergenerational communication has never been more pertinent than now. Effective communication is all about managing expectations. If it’s the latter, it’s time to reshape your strategy. Why This Matters for Associations: The Impact of Reaching Out.

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How to Recruit and Retain Millennial Employees (Hint: Start by Building Community)

Higher Logic

Some companies naturally attract millennials. Lean on research, including studies and surveys, that flat-out asks millennials what they want. One such study, done by the Intelligence Group and reported on by Forbes , sheds light on how members of Gen Y, otherwise known as millennials, prefer to work. Communicate Effectively.

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10 Association Communications Stats with Tips to Reach Younger Members More Effectively

Higher Logic

The sooner associations wake up to the reality that their multigenerational membership base isn’t going to retain itself with an outdated communications strategy, the sooner they can break through to emerging generations and maximize overall engagement and retention. 10 Association Communications Stats + Membership Tips.

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The millennial mantra: give

Aaron Wolowiec

And millennials are taking note. According to the plethora of research on millennial behavior, Gen Y embraces social responsibility. At the same time, millennials believe in giving back – but not necessarily with money. The researchers studied nine organizations to learn how they engaged millennials in their campaigns.

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Thursday Buzz: Are Millennial Leaders Struggling to Communicate?

Associations Now

Millennials are rising through the ranks in their careers, and in doing so, they may be coming up against a surprising leadership challenge. As more millennials step into leadership roles, they do so with different career challenges than their predecessors. The post Thursday Buzz: Are Millennial Leaders Struggling to Communicate?

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Daily Buzz: Attract Millennials and Gen Z to Meetings

Associations Now

What millennials really want is more digital integration and to be included in all aspects of a meeting, says Jason Dorsey, president of The Center for Generational Kinetics, in an interview with BizBash. The best way to reach millennials is to create the foundation for a great event before the event happens,” he says. “The

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Daily Buzz: Millennials’ Work Anxiety Challenges

Associations Now

Millennials deal with work-disrupting mental health issues at nearly twice the U.S. And for millennials, the effects of feeling overwhelmed bleed deeper into work than older generations. For millennial and gen Z workers, that number jumps to 30 percent. average rate—but don’t think it’s reason enough for a mental health day.