​The president and CEO of Randall Blum Insight Consulting in Dallas, Texas, Randall "Randy" Blum is a consultant who holds certifications in various areas related to millennial workforce development. Randall Blum is also actively involved in charitable activities and contributes to multiple organizations, such as the American Cancer Society.

The American Cancer Society, a leading cancer-fighting organization in the United States, awarded cancer researchers at Alabama State University (ASU) a $2,631,400 million grant. The grant aims to fund projects focusing on improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in cancer research. Part of the grant will also help transform the Cancer Biology Research and Training (CBRT) program at ASU into a full-blown cancer center.

According to the cancer researchers at the university, part of the grant will help support junior faculty with pilot cancer research projects and clinical scientist development. Six master of science students and two postdoctoral fellows will also get stipends and tuition fee support from the grant.

​The founder and CEO of the Insight Consulting Group, Randall "Randy" Blum oversees the administrative office in Dallas and the firm's branches in West Des Moines, Phoenix, and Atlanta. Randall Blum helps companies improve millennials' acquisition, onboarding, training, and strategic involvement.

According to the United States Census Bureau, millennials are classified as individuals born between 1983 and 2000 and make up about a quarter of the country's population. At the prime of their energy levels and work life, millennials focus less on long-term career lives than their predecessors. Instead, the focus is on short-term goals and a better work-life balance. The traditional distinct facets of life, such as career, family, education, and personal life, are more precise for millennials.

Most prefer to blend them all into a seamless and more fulfilling experience. Examples include the bizleisure working model, where individuals can work from a region of their choice, allowing them to work and enjoy travel, vacation, and leisure simultaneously. Also, millennials prefer skill development at work above other issues, such as immediate monetary benefits.

Another aspect influencing millennials' approach to the work environment is childhood experiences. In almost all cases, the parents were involved in the manufacturing sector and the booming industrial era, and parents typically worked for one employer for decades. After the collapse of the manufacturing industries, with the outsourcing of labor to other countries, and technological advancements, the jobs and skills became obsolete, leading to mass redundancy, rising poverty, depression, and decreased mental health. That experience growing up has influenced most millennials to focus on rapid skills acquisition and development, personal success, short-term goals, and the importance of teamwork.

​Randall "Randy" Blum has served as president and CEO of a consulting firm. Under Randall Blum's leadership, the Dallas, Texas-based company guides and supports a client base of Fortune 500 companies in the acquisition, training, productivity, and satisfaction of millennial employees.

Presently comprising more than 35 percent of the United States workforce, millennials have become successful business leaders for various reasons. Business reporter Helen Cartwright points to millennials' respect for achievement and their sheer entrepreneurial ambition as reasons for their impact on the business world. While previous generations were happy to wait until their mid-30s before establishing their own companies, millennials are far more likely to go into business for themselves during their 20s.

In his assessment of millennial success, Inc. contributor Peter Economy notes the professional advantages of their willingness to embrace change and their resourceful "can do" attitudes. They also benefit from their high-tech proficiency, commitment to personal development, and ability to accept and learn from critical feedback.

​An innovative business leader in Dallas, Texas, Randall Blum founded Randall Blum Insight Consulting in 2018 and has served as its president and CEO since its inception. Randy Blum provides strategic guidance and support to Fortune 500 corporations and also works to improve the productivity and satisfaction of millennial employees.

Millennial (Gen Y) workers have some workplace habits in common. They are used to digital technologies like smartphones and laptops, and roughly 41 percent of them prefer electronic communication at the workplace to in-person communication. Millennials seamlessly adapt to new technologies and are voracious explorers of novel digital tools that promise to get jobs done faster.

Millennials typically prioritize assigned tasks and responsibilities. They tend to focus on getting personal tasks done rather than going out of their way to guide coworkers. Unlike prior generations, millennials are less apprehensive of mistakes and failures. They are inclined to learn from mistakes and happy to try novel strategies. Millennials also prefer to work with employers that expressly communicate expectations, offer project-oriented mentorship, and provide performance feedback.

​The president and CEO of Randall Blum Insight Consulting since 2018, Randall Blum advises companies in Dallas, Texas, on hiring, training, and retaining millennials. To maximize effectiveness, Randall “Randy” Blum specifies the aspects of a job that millennials find most important.

Although millennials and Gen Z seek a balance between work and their personal lives, they see many obstacles. Multiple surveys suggest that workers in both groups worry about financial security and the cost of living. In the Deloitte Global 2022 Gen Z and Millennial Survey of November 2021, 29 percent of millennials and 30 percent of Gen Z did not feel financially secure. To make more money, these groups have either transitioned to hybrid work or started another full-time or part-time job in addition to their primary one.

Millennials and Gen Z also think that training opportunities or the lack thereof would motivate them to stay with their current employer or find a new one. Deloitte’s survey indicated that 38 percent of millennials and 37 percent of Gen Z highly value employers who teach them to use emerging technologies.

These results reflect those of the American Upskilling Study: Empowering Workers for the Jobs of Tomorrow, a broader study conducted by Gallup in 2021. In that study, 65 percent of respondents said that training in new skills highly influenced jobseekers’ evaluation of jobs.

​Today, much communication is held online. Virtual is the new normal, whether it's business communication with colleagues, family, friends, or students. As the world increasingly shifts to online communication, certain "netiquette" (online etiquette) rules and standards are important for effective virtual presentations.

Effective communication is clear and unambiguous. Delivering effective online presentations requires some extra preparation above standard person-to-person. Ask several trusted persons to help out before the virtual presentation. Rehearse before you present. Divide your content into sections or chunks that help you to practice easily. Practice transitions between chunks to ensure they are smooth and that what you say syncs with your visuals.

Learn as much as possible about your online audience in advance. It'll assist you in building relevant, clear, concise, and inclusive content. After the meeting, ask participants to give you actionable feedback; it will help make your next presentation more refined.

In an effective virtual presentation, audience attention and satisfaction are vital. Ensure that you are audible and that the audience hears you. You can even ask them if you need to turn up the volume on your device or your speaking voice. To keep the viewers interested, vary the speed of your delivery and voice tone.

Online communication in an online environment should be robotic or impersonal. For example, if you are an online instructor, your primary goal should be to create a sense of community within your virtual class.

Whether presenting to external collaborators, your immediate team, or the whole company, focus on interaction and engagement. Add interactive elements to your content whenever possible. A standard virtual technique is to get a comment from a random listener or ask for a show of hands. Live surveys are another method of engaging the audience virtually; they can tell you what the audience thinks about your topic.

The environment you make the presentation matters, especially when working from home. Surround yourself with comforting objects that energize or inspire you, such as books, art, or plants. Spruce up the space to make it pleasant for yourself and the audience. However, make sure you declutter the space, as that can distract your virtual audience. The key lies in striking the right balance, not too cluttered or too austere.

Collaboration tools are handy in online communication. They make effective communication easier and help store the presented content or briefs. However, all digital presentation tools are created equal. To compliment your primary working hub, consider mixing tools. Collaborative tools like Google Calendar, Trello, ClickUp, and Figma can add value by helping audiences to tick off tasks or track milestones.

In virtual presentations, less is more. Nobody wants to sit in a virtual meeting for hours. Unlike a person-to-person presentation, it may not be necessary to warm up the audience with charming stories or witty introductions.

Keep your content original and on the topic. Don't tell your audience about the current business environment, which they might be conversant with already. At the end of your virtual presentation, offer a brief recap of what you discussed, and if you intend to meet again, give the dates as well as how the audience should prepare.

​Today, much communication is held online. Virtual is the new normal, whether it's business communication with colleagues, family, friends, or students. As the world increasingly shifts to online communication, certain "netiquette" (online etiquette) rules and standards are important for effective virtual presentations.

Effective communication is clear and unambiguous. Delivering effective online presentations requires some extra preparation above standard person-to-person. Ask several trusted persons to help out before the virtual presentation. Rehearse before you present. Divide your content into sections or chunks that help you to practice easily. Practice transitions between chunks to ensure they are smooth and that what you say syncs with your visuals.

Learn as much as possible about your online audience in advance. It'll assist you in building relevant, clear, concise, and inclusive content. After the meeting, ask participants to give you actionable feedback; it will help make your next presentation more refined.

In an effective virtual presentation, audience attention and satisfaction are vital. Ensure that you are audible and that the audience hears you. You can even ask them if you need to turn up the volume on your device or your speaking voice. To keep the viewers interested, vary the speed of your delivery and voice tone.

Online communication in an online environment should be robotic or impersonal. For example, if you are an online instructor, your primary goal should be to create a sense of community within your virtual class.

Whether presenting to external collaborators, your immediate team, or the whole company, focus on interaction and engagement. Add interactive elements to your content whenever possible. A standard virtual technique is to get a comment from a random listener or ask for a show of hands. Live surveys are another method of engaging the audience virtually; they can tell you what the audience thinks about your topic.

The environment you make the presentation matters, especially when working from home. Surround yourself with comforting objects that energize or inspire you, such as books, art, or plants. Spruce up the space to make it pleasant for yourself and the audience. However, make sure you declutter the space, as that can distract your virtual audience. The key lies in striking the right balance, not too cluttered or too austere.

Collaboration tools are handy in online communication. They make effective communication easier and help store the presented content or briefs. However, all digital presentation tools are created equal. To compliment your primary working hub, consider mixing tools. Collaborative tools like Google Calendar, Trello, ClickUp, and Figma can add value by helping audiences to tick off tasks or track milestones.

In virtual presentations, less is more. Nobody wants to sit in a virtual meeting for hours. Unlike a person-to-person presentation, it may not be necessary to warm up the audience with charming stories or witty introductions.

Keep your content original and on the topic. Don't tell your audience about the current business environment, which they might be conversant with already. At the end of your virtual presentation, offer a brief recap of what you discussed, and if you intend to meet again, give the dates as well as how the audience should prepare.