Hi:)

What a great collection of thinkers and the topic is very timely and important.

After a little reflection, I think I would say to my sons and daughters (who are all enmeshed workplaces and have been for years) and to my grandchildren is this:

Whatever you see or experience while visiting my workplace, remember this:

1)  It's only one workplace of millions around the planet.

2)  You are only seeing one day (and a special one at that) of what happens all year long.

3)  The work I do and the jobs we have may well not exist by the time you enter the workforce.

4)  Even if the title and the industry is still around, it won't be like it is now.

5)  Work is an essential part of life, but not always the only or even most important part.

6)  Pay attention to how people treat each other at work.  Decide not to do what seems mean or selfish and plan to be more like those who are happy and active.

Thanks for a whole bunch of thought-provoking material in this Carnival of HR edition.  I'm sharing this one:)

John