Communication
These words make up the acronym G.O.A.T.
What is Greatest Of All Time?
This is an engaging way to network with other employees while enjoying a meal together.
What is a luncheon?
This document, often sent before a meeting, outlines the topics to be discussed and helps attendees prepare in advance.
What is an agenda?
Younger workers value this kind of communication.
What is open communication?
Younger employees often look forward to these types of gatherings, which take place outside the usual office setting and encourage team bonding.
What are off-site meetings or team-building events?
This mode of communication is preferred for work-related matters that require more urgency than email.
What is Teams chat or text messaging?
Young people prefer this kind of work schedule, which promotes more work life balance.
What is Hybrid (2 days remote)?
This*** is appreciated prior to meetings with new team members or colleagues.
What is small talk/icebreaker/chit chat?
These types of projects are important for retaining younger talent and professional career growth.
What is challenging, relevant and meaningful projects
This is highly valued by younger generations, when given frequently rather than only during annual reviews.
What is continuous or real-time feedback?
As opposed to working in an isolated environment, young workers prefer working in an environment that fosters this act.
What is collaboration?
These strategies can help promote the summer worker program and internship opportunities.
What is internal marketing/advertisements?
Younger, or less experienced summer workers could benefit from this type of information sessions.
What is business etiquette and professionalism?
This slang word could be used to refer to a big announcement through the media with the intention of promoting or spreading awareness to a targeted audience.
What is "hard launch"?
This type of workspace, featuring shared desks, is often preferred by younger generations for its social and dynamic atmosphere.
What is an open office or shared workspace?
Leaving extra time at the end of the meeting to confirm any outstanding items or clarify next steps.
What is a Q & A?
These type of events throughout the summer, can ensure interns have a memorable experience and build long term loyalty.
What is social events and networking opportunities?
This slang word could be used to tell someone they did an excellent job on a project.
What is you ate or you slayed?
A short, but important aspect of a multi hour meeting.
What is brain break (short break, recess, intermission)?
Offering this type of opportunities within the company, can help retain ambitious young professionals.
What is clear career advancement opportunities?