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Work for What's Next : Why Workplace Culture Is Failing and How the Next Generation Can Fix It.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Schneider, Amanda.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Personnel management.
Intergenerational communication.
Conflict of generations in the workplace.
Age and employment.
Ability, Influence of age on.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (259 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2026.
Summary:
A provocative guide to rethinking connection and trust across generations in a digital-first world.In Work for What's Next: Why Workplace Culture is Failing and How the Next Generation Can Fix It , researcher and entrepreneur Amanda Schneider, delivers a modern and accessible framework for building trust across generational, geographic, and.
Contents:
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Part I: How We Got Here
Chapter 1: The Trust Gap No One Saw Coming
Why This Shift Runs Deeper Than Past Generational Tensions
The Trust Gap: Three Real Stories
The Common Thread: Mismatched Expectations in a Shifting System
Chapter 2: Shift Happens: Why the Time to Rethink Everything Is Now
We Must See the Disconnect to Fix It
The Old Rules That Still Define Work
Why the Old Rules Are Failing All of Us
Seeing Disruption as a Clue, Not Just a Crisis
Defining the New Rules of Knowledge Work
Part II: Foundational Concepts
Chapter 3: The Era of Intentional Selfhood: Why It All Starts with Us
What Gen Z Can Teach Others
Maybe Gen Z Is Just Saying What We Are All Thinking
A Better Future of Work Starts with You
Define What "Better" Looks Like
Use What You've Learned to Make Smarter Trade-Offs
Lead with Dialogue, Not Demands
Remember: Clarity Is Kind
Chapter 4: Rethinking Work: From Where It Happens to How It Happens
The Real Problem: RTO Fixes the Where-But Not the How
The Digital-First Approach for Better Work Experiences
First, Focus on People
Second, Focus on Process
Finally, Focus on Place
Shift from the Golden Rule to the Platinum Rule
Chapter 5: The Future Is Speaking-But Are We Listening?
The Missing Link for Making Meaningful Change
Start Where You Are, But Do It with Intention
Part: III 10 Fundamental Shifts
Chapter 6: Shift 1: From Physical to "Phygital": The Future Belongs to Digital Natives
The Surprising Paradox of IRL Connection in a Digital-First World
How to Make Work "Phygital": Practical Ideas for Leaders and Teams
The Future of Phygital
Looking Ahead: A Glimpse of 2050
Chapter 7: Shift 2: From Authority to Authenticity: How to Build Trust in the Digital Age.
Choose the Company You Keep-Wisely
The Way We Build Trust Applies to Brands We Buy from, Too
How to Build Trust in a Transparent World: Practical Ideas for Leaders and Teams
The Future of Trust
Chapter 8: Shift 3: From "We Need" to "You Belong": How to Recruit with Purpose and Impact
The Hiring Paradox: More Effort, Less Trust
Myth Busting: Why the Old Rules of Recruiting Aren't Working Anymore
Better Recruiting for Every Generation: Practical Ideas for Leaders and Teams
The Future of Recruiting
Chapter 9: Shift 4: From Old-School Loyalty to Modern Commitment: The Rules to Retain Have Changed
The Surprising Truth About Loyalty in an Era of Infinite Options
When Loyalty Hits a Wall: Two Stories, Two Departures
Relevance Is the New Retention Strategy
How to Turn Relevance into Retention: Actionable Ideas for Leaders and Teams
The Future of Loyalty
Chapter 10: Shift 5: From Teams to Tribes: Building a Culture of Real Connection
A Temporary Season, But a Permanent Shift
The Rise of Microcultures
How to Build Culture Today: Practical Ideas for Leaders and Teams
The Future of Microcultures
Chapter 11: Shift 6: From Ladders to Jungle Gyms: The New Rules of Purpose at Work
Why Traditional Leadership Roles No Longer Appeal
Why Career Progression Needs Meaning, Not Fancy Titles
Expanding the Leadership Pipeline: Practical Ideas for Leaders and Teams
The Future of Purpose at Work
Chapter 12: Shift 7: From Meeting Overload to Meaningful Collaboration: Maximizing Synchronous and Asynchronous Time
Why More Meetings Haven't Led to More Progress
Busting a Myth: "Gen Z Is the Most Digital-Forward Generation.".
How to Balance Synchronous and Asynchronous Work: Practical Ideas for Leaders and Teams
The Future of Collaboration
Chapter 13: Shift 8: From Messenger to Multiplier: How to Communicate to Expand Your Impact
Expanding Your Reach in B2B Sales
Communicating for Impact: Practical Ideas for Leaders and Teams
The Future of Communication
Chapter 14: Shift 9: From Apprenticeship to Accessibility: Mentorship for Every Generation
The Mentorship Myths Holding Us Back
Better Mentorship for Every Generation: Practical Ideas for Leaders and Teams
The Future of Mentorship
Chapter 15: Shift 10: From Better Answers to Better Questions: Learning in the AI Era
The Learning Myths Holding Us Back
The Learning Shift in B2B
The Business Case for Rethinking Learning
Upskilling for the Pace of the Future: Practical Ideas for Leaders and Teams
The Future of Learning
Conclusion
Notes
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index
EULA.
Notes:
Electronic book.
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
ISBN:
1-394-39089-0
OCLC:
1589298803

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