This Week's Herman Trend Alert Purpose Emerging as Important Driver of Engagement

The Herman Trend Alert October 26, 1999 Honoring Contributors 66 days until January 1, 2000 431 days until January 1, 2001 We're watching a shift toward recognition of people who made a difference in our lives, noting a heightened awareness of those who are special to us. As we struggle with balance in our lives-juggling work, family, personal, spiritual, and community interests-we seek to understand our core beliefs. What's important? What values should we adapt as the foundation of our lives? Moving through this self-evaluation process, we naturally think of who influenced our perspectives, beliefs, and values. First thoughts typically go to parents and other family members, then to teachers, clergy, and care-givers. We acknowledge community leaders who make a difference in our lives-politicians, civic group activists, and those who toil day after day in the trenches of community service locally, nationally, and internationally. Watching the rescue work following recent disasters, we appreciate all the dedicated people making such a powerful difference with their contributions of time, energy, love, and expertise. Greater attention is being given to family, and we see that dedication continuing to grow. Volunteerism is attracting more support in communities--neighborhoods, professions, industries, nations, causes. Working people are reaching a point where they want to balance their work involvement with other aspects of their lives. We've reached a turning point. While making changes to achieve a more comfortable balance in our current and future lives, we honor those who made our lifestyles, accomplishments, and success possible. We're hearing about people thanking teachers and others who influenced them as children. A movement in the United States seeks to recognize and honor the contribution made by the dedicated people who served in World War II. A memorial is planned for Washington, DC-a fund-raising campaign is now underway. Want to get involved yourself? Visit your local Wal-Mart store to see what's happening: this leading retailer has jumped into this national recognition effort. Not only can you purchase special cards to send to veterans for Veterans Day (November 11), they're engaged in a project that will generate the funds to build the memorial. We salute Wal-Mart for leadership in honoring people who contributed to our peace. © Copyright 1998- by The Herman Group, Inc. -- reproduction for publication is encouraged, with the following attribution: From "The Herman Trend Alert," by Roger Herman and Joyce Gioia, Strategic Business Futurists. (800) 227-3566 or http://www.hermangroup.com. The Herman Trend Alert is a trademark of The Herman Group, Inc." WHO SENDS OUT YOUR NEWSLETTERS? We are convinced there is no better choice than ours! We have happily used DataBack Systems to deliver The Herman Trend Alert for over 10 years and. Visit their website (http://www.databack.com) or call Byron directly at 503.941.0427. You'll be glad you did. IS YOUR EMPLOYER AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE®? Our effective, onsite seminars, workshops, and consulting can help you get there. We offer 1-, 2-, 3-hour, and full-day programs to help you communicate what it takes to become an Employer of Choice® and inspire your folks to get it done. In the future, being an Employer of Choice® will not be optional. Call Carol at 336-210-3547 to arrange a no-obligation conference call. Or order the electronic version of the Employer of Choice book on your desktop for only $17.80 @ http://hermangroup.com/store/books_all.html#2. STRUGGLING TO FIND THE PEOPLE YOU NEED? VETJOBS CAN HELP! Recently, hundreds of thousands of jobs remain unfilled due to a lack of capable people. If you are looking for qualified candidates, you need to hire a veteran using VFW-sponsored VetJobs, the largest military employment site on the Internet. Thousands of returning veterans are looking for good jobs now. Mention this ad in The Herman Trend Alert and receive a 10% discount on job postings. Call Ted Daywalt at 877-838-5627 or inquire at info@VetJobs.com. Herman Trend Alerts are produced by the Herman Group, strategic business futurists, Certified Management Consultants, authors, and professional speakers. New subscribers are welcome. There is no charge for this public service. The Herman Trend Alert is received by over 30,000 subscribers in 78 countries, in addition to other websites and printed magazines. Do you enjoy receiving this weekly e-mail update? Contact us about our co-branded Trend Alert service. Click here to sign up for the Herman Trend Alert. Subscribe or Unsubscribe to weekly Herman Trend Alert View this week's Herman Trend Alert Archived Weekly Herman Trend Alerts

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