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I spoke about research to current trends around what Gen Z'ers care about, engage in, and aspire to achieve in the workplace & beyond with the Taco Bell Foundation & CoLabL. I love hosting workshops for other Gen Z'ers, but I find it just as important to have voices like mine, Tiana Day, & Angela Richard, M.Ed. spotlighted in spaces like these. Ironically, in the best way, this was an example of something we all preached! 👏 THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERGENERATIONAL DIALOGUE & CO-MENTORSHIP 👏 We also spoke about the value of engaging and including young people in the work being done to serve them! Not simply through internships but other opportunities that allow us to have agency and ownership of decision-making. A topic I'm diving head first into with Lionel Ramazzini and the team over at Hopelab. Major shoutout to Daniel Horgan for being an incredible facilitator and for summarizing my thoughts on youth engagement (I'll be using this just as you're using "speaking in draft" 😉): 💡 Focus on the 4 Cs – connection, curiosity, context, and co-creating. How are we building and managing connections that are less transactional and more relational? How are we balancing teaching and learning together plus finding the confidence/courage to ask questions and dig deeper to understand each other and the issues we are aiming to address. Are we taking time to share context including the why behind decisions, tasks, and goals? Are we ensuring that there are seats at the table for those impacted by decisions and strategy – inviting them to share perspectives and co-create solutions to challenges plus strategies for growth. Likewise, I'd love to hear YOUR 🫵🏽 thoughts of any of the above! #thoughtleader #genz #mentalhealth #intergenerational #workplaceculture

The future of #AI and #analytics is in young people and so how we do our part at #SAS to support them

Meet the Newest (and Fluffiest) Member of Our Team! 🐾 Last week, our office dynamics took a tail-wagging turn with the arrival of our newest intern. It’s been... different. But who knew a young, fresh face could bring so much joy (and a few more paw prints)? 🐕💼 Some of us are already best pals, while others... well, let’s just say it’s a work in progress. But one thing’s for sure, office life has never been cuter. What’s your vote - pawsitive addition or barking up the wrong tree? 🤣 - - - #marketingempiregroup #temecula #temeculavalley #digitalmarketingagency #digitalmarketingservices #marketinginnovation #businessmarketing #businessmarketingstrategy #theofficeparody #theoffice #theofficememes #theofficeedit #internship

Are you in the midst of your #TakeYourChildToWorkDay planning? A few things to consider… 1) First and foremost, the kids want to see where their adults spend their day and meet who they spend it with. So make sure those pieces of art and photos are visible and maybe try to set a time for donuts with colleagues. (Pick those colleagues wisely if you’ve ever complained over the dinner table - the kids heard it). 2) They want to learn about what their adult and the organization does. If you can explain it to the K-12 crowd, you can explain it to anyone — and, if you can’t simplify it or break it into pieces, it might be a good opportunity to rethink your comms and branding. 3) They want a glimpse into their potential. So, show them the cool, mission-focused stuff as well as the support roles. Show them how their interests today can become gainful employment someday. Show them how you value diversity of background, experience, and perspective — and hold space to include everyone. And definitely hype internship programs for those high schoolers — they’re listening too. 4) If this day isn’t your jam, now’s the time to book a conference room away from all the mayhem or request to telework. Ideally, your organization will make it clear where there will and won’t be activities. Ask for grace if you know this will be triggering for you. Everyone’s going to try to be real cool, but kids are kids. 5) Try to avoid scheduling big meetings that day. That supports full participation for those who are interested (without having to bring kids to meetings) and gives a break to those who aren’t participating and might already be overwhelmed. (No, this isn’t a hint to reschedule all those meeting for Friday either.) Most of all, remember that events like these can be great for #culture and #morale. That fresh perspective can reenergize your team’s interest in the work they do every day — and that’s nothing but goodness!

🤣 Remember when you were an intern and had no idea what you were doing? 😂 Check out this hilarious reel about interns bumbling through the office life - guaranteed to make you laugh and trigger some serious nostalgia! 🙈😆 #InternLife #OfficeAntics #TheStruggleIsReal #LOLmoments #WorkHumor #FunnyReel #InternDaysGoneBye #HilariousMemories #JustForLaughs #hostripples

Dear network, Over the past couple of months, I have had the wonderful opportunity to complete an internship at Make Mothers Matter. In this post I would like to share some of the most valuable lessons which I have drawn from this experience:   1.      More diversity = More perspectives. The organization attempts to provide an inclusive work environment, in which everyone's voice can be heard. As a result thereof, the focus on diversity and equality in many of the projects in which I cooperated really allowed me to draw inspiration from this work environment and apply the valuable insights and perspectives, which I gained from conversations with colleagues and peers, to reality. The beauty in this, to me, is that often times I approached these exact topics from a different angle initially, but through learning about a variety of different perspectives I was able to steer and adjust my own approach where needed. 2.      Be the change you want to see. Because the organization Make Mothers Matter incorporates many values which are very dear to my heart such as respect for a healthy family dynamic and equality, I found that by interning in this organization I got a chance to act and contribute to a changing society in the direction which pleases my moral conscience. Therefore, I can proudly say that this internship was not only an academic and professional journey for me but also a personal one. I believe that by making this contribution as an intern, however small this might have been, I represented my values in actions and not just in words. 3.      There is pride in setting an example of exception to stereotypes. As a male I worked in a predominantly female work environment. By doing so I felt a sense of pride to break this stigma of “male and female jobs”, which oftentimes neglect individual merits for the respective job. As I felt proud to work at this organization which interests me and has benefited me because of all of the reasons listed within this post, especially the eye-opening perspectives inspired by diversity, so should everyone be able to feel in a field which interests them, irrespective of whether they do or do not fit the stereotypical demographic for a certain job.   While I have learned much more during this experience, these were the most valuable life lessons which I can attribute to this internship. On another note I had the fantastic opportunity to contribute to EU advocacy work, academic articles, court cases, and many more great stuff, all in the spirit of making the world a better place.   Finally, I would like to thank Make Mothers Matter - MMM and the whole team for their guidance and support during these past couple of months, I truly enjoyed this internship.

#TBT Back in 2016, my son Nick was interning at my company, rocking the logo shirt like a pro! I believe it's crucial to give young folks a peek into the working world and let them contribute to society—it sets them up for success down the road. What's your take on your first job experience? When did you start working, and do you think it's had an impact on who you are today? Tell me in the comments below, I'd love to hear your thoughts! . #ThrowbackThursday #InternshipInsights #FutureOfWork #YoungProfessionals #CareerDevelopment #CompanyCulture #ProfessionalGrowth #YouthEmpowerment #SkillsBuilding #WorkplaceExperience #ContributingToSociety #NextGenLeaders #Futuresuccess #RobBasso

This Thursday, July 25th, is National Intern Appreciation Day! Show your interns how much they're valued! Interns bring fresh ideas and skills to the table. Here's how to celebrate them: 1️⃣ Fun & Bonding: Organize a team-building activity like virtual trivia or a game day at the office. 2️⃣ Public Recognition: Shine a light on their achievements in meetings, newsletters, or social media posts. 3️⃣ Invest in their Future: Offer a free workshop related to their field or connect them with other industry professionals to help them advance their careers. 4️⃣ Say Thanks! A heartfelt note or personalized gift goes a long way. 5️⃣ Celebrate Together: Treat them to lunch or a casual get-together. How are you celebrating YOUR interns? #InternAppreciationDay #FutureLeaders

We’re celebrating National Intern Day with H5's #OneOfAKIND summer interns, Natalie and Colin. In just one month, these superstars have demonstrated a love for PR and immersed themselves in all things H5, from staffing client events to rocking media relations. When asked about their time at H5, Colin and Natalie shared their experiences through the lens of H5’s core values. ⭐ Kindness: “From the second we walked into the office, the team welcomed us with open arms. Getting to know everyone in the work environment and on a personal level has been valuable for our young professional careers.” ⭐ Creativity: “Agency H5’s foundation of open-mindedness allows us to feel not only comfortable but encouraged to share our ideas.” ⭐ Integrity: “H5 creates a space for new employees to learn and grow. They have proven that mistakes can lead to redirection and that redirection pushes growth.” ⭐ Passion: “The teams we have been a part of have brought a passionate energy to everything they do. We’ve found that H5’ers are just as excited to teach us as we are to learn.” ⭐ Hustle: “Being a part of an environment where teammates take initiative and have a “yes, and” attitude motivates us to bring our bests selves to work.” #NationalInternDay #AgencyLife