Business has lost the trust of a generation. I hear about it at my dinner table

What this means for your job search: Be prepared to articulate your values and ask pointed questions about a company's ethical practices, social responsibility, and employee treatment. Research a company's genuine commitment to its employees and community, and prepare questions that reflect these priorities. A colleague told me, half-terrified, that her son's becoming a full-blown socialist. Our kids have been taking notes on the new (broken) social contract.