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Re-Sending Generation Y - First of a 5-Part Series
In recent months, there has been a growing amount of controversy over the recruiting, hiring, and management of Generation Y workers. I've read two articles today, one editorial from New York telling Generation Y workers to wake up and work hard first, and another piece from Australia discussing the downfalls of Generation Y workers. Both seem to pass the message that there is a problem with this new generation of employees and candidates.
Having been born as a Generation Y-er in the semi-recent year of 1982, I think I have good insight as to what workers my age and a few years younger than me are facing, as well as how they are acting and performing in the workplace. Also, I'm armed with a shiny new MBA from an accredited business school, and I've had the opportunity to discuss with many managers who repeatedly ask why Generation Y workers are so difficult to manage, giving me a glance into the managerial view as well.
So first, I want to ask a real basic question: "Are Generation Y workers at fault for being difficult to manage?" My answer, from both the managerial and Generation Y point of view: Yes and No. As I see it, there are four primary misconceptions when it comes to managing Generation Y workers: Strategic Focus, Expectations, Communications, and Entitlement. But here's the catch: both the new workforce and the management leading it are at fault in their own ways.
Over the next four weeks, I'll cover each misconception and how it relates to both the Generation Y employee or candidate, as well as the manager in charge of that employee or candidate. Tune in next week for "How Strategic Focus Confuses Gen Y Workers & Managers."
Posted by Ryan Boscow on August 20, 2007 at 9:24 AM
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I can't wait to read your articles.
There is a discussion taking place these days on LinkedIn about Generation Yers and how to retain them (in the Q&A section).
It mentioned an article published in Fast Company Magazine (http://www.fastcompany.com/articles/2007/06/retaining-younger-workers_Printer_Friendly.html).
Posted by (Des)Hirable on August 21, 2007 9:22 AM
I am very interested in reading each of your articles. Being in the Generation Y group I feel there is a lot of negative feelings floating around. But hasn't that been the case with each new generation?
I have posted a few comments on how employers can help retain the Generation Y group. I like the approach you are taking to these articles.
Good luck.
Posted by Carl Lingen on August 22, 2007 10:40 PM