Author : Peter Sheahan
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 26,31 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Employee motivation
ISBN : 1742731392
Generation Y are the 4.5 million Australians born between 1978 and 1994, and are the second largest Australian generation. Sheahan provides indepth insight into the mindset of this new generation, as well as practical solutions for the entire employment cycle, from attracting staff, through to training, developing and exiting.
Author : Bruce Tulgan
Publisher : Human Resource Development
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 23,24 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0874256224
They thrive on challenging work and creative expression, love freedom and flexibility, and hate micromanagement. They are fiercely loyal to managers that are knowledgeable, caring coaches that can mentor them to achieve their goals. What does Gen Y expect from you? Ongoing research indicates that the fourteenth generation has expectations of their bosses such as: Provide challenging work that matters Balance clearly delegated assignments with the freedom and flexibility to produce results in their own way Reward accomplishments with increased responsibility Provide ongoing training and learning opportunities Establish mentoring relationships Managing Genertion Y is for those who want to become the employer of choice for the next cohort of young adults. Discover the Gen Y traits that pose the greatest challenges to managers as well as the best practices you can implement now to keep these upbeat, techno-savvy workers focused and motivated.
Author : Bruce Tulgan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 32,56 MB
Release : 2016-01-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1119190754
Adapt your management methods to harness Millennial potential Not Everyone Gets a Trophy: How to Manage the Millennials provides employers with a workable game plan for turning Millennials into the stellar workforce they have the potential to be. The culmination of over two decades of research, this book provides employers with a practical framework for engaging, developing, and retaining the new generation of employees. This new revised and updated edition expands the discussion to include the new 'second-wave' Millennials, those Tulgan refers to as 'Generation Z,' and explores the ways in which these methods and tactics are becoming increasingly critical in the face of the profoundly changing global workforce. Baby Boomers are aging out and the newest generation is flowing in. Savvy employers are proactively harnessing the talent and potential these younger workers bring to the table. This book shows how to become a savvy employer and. . . Understand the generational shift occurring in the workplace Recruit, motivate, engage, and retain the newest new young workforce Discover best practices through proven strategies, case studies, and step-by-step instructions Explore new research on the second-wave Millennials ('Generation Z') as well as continuing research on the first-wave Millennials ('Generation Y') Teach Millennials how to manage themselves, help their managers manage them, and how to become new leaders themselves It's not your imagination—Millennial workers are different, but that difference is shaped by the same forces that make potentially exceptional workers. Employers who can engage Millennials' passion and loyalty have great things ahead. Not Everyone Gets a Trophy is your handbook for building the next great workforce.
Author : Nicole A. Lipkin
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 29,90 MB
Release : 2009-07-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1601637853
Flip-flops, iPods, MySpace, "Dude," Instant Messaging. Whatever happened to dress shoes, sir/ma'am, in-person meetings, and traditional work etiquette? A workplace revolution is underway, one that is stimulating new methods of thinking, behaving, communicating, and doing business as Generation Y continues to infiltrate the workplace and influence corporate culture. This revolution is lead by approximately 60 million Gen Yers, the largest bloc to hit the workforce since the 72 million baby boomers. Company owners and managers are worried, because this generation has created its own unique culture...and demands. Y in the Workplace illustrates how the values, attitudes, and expectations of Generation Y have had an impact on corporate environments, intergenerational functioning, and management strategies. To help this generation successfully transition into the workplace while creating a shared vision, authors Lipkin and Perrymore provide you, the manager, with the following: Psychological insight into the character of this generation. Strengths and challenges that Generation Y is bringing to the workplace. Coaching strategies and ways to harness their strengths, minimize their weaknesses, and illuminate their talents. Hope about their abilities as supervisors and managers, and about their positive impact on the future of your company Whether you are a small business owner, manager, HR professional, or teacher working with Generation Y, this book is a must-read to gain insight into why this generation is the way it is, how to help them become the best they can be, and how to integrate them into your company and work with them.
Author : Buddy Hobart
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 29,93 MB
Release : 2014-04-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1118899822
Strategies for managing the real Generation Y A new generation of workers is forcing employers to rethink the workplace. Generation Y, or Millennials, bring new ideas, innovation, and energy as they enter the workforce AND their expectations and demands are unique. In Gen Y Now, top team leadership gurus Buddy Hobart and Herb Sendek explore all the myths about this up and coming generation and show you how Millennials can be your most creative, motivated, and loyal employees. This book goes from demographic research to concrete practice, explaining that Generation Y is more than we've been led to believe. They value authenticity, flexibility, and recognition. Using the strategies in Gen Y Now, you can hire and retain these demanding workers, and the payoffs could be huge. Keep up with current trends and technologies to move your organization into the future Attract the best young talent in preparation for the mass retirement of Baby Boomers and Gen X Understand how demographic trends impact the way your intergenerational teams think Inspire motivation in Millennial employees, reducing dissatisfaction and turnover costs There are 80 million Millennials, and they are transforming the modern workforce. Your organization stands to gain from Gen Y employee engagement—if you know how to achieve it. Gen Y Now contains the leadership strategies you need to manage and motivate the Millennial generation.
Author : Diane E. Spiegel
Publisher : SelectBooks, Inc.
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 31,84 MB
Release : 2013-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1590799798
"Head of a corporate training business examines issues of Generation Y entering the workforce, including their conflicts with Baby Boomer managers who have different work ethics. She describes the Gen Y mindset to help company owners understand their distinct values and talents and recommends the right methods of leadership to motivate the Millennials to achieve their full potential"--Provided by publisher
Author : Chip Espinoza
Publisher : John Wiley and Sons
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 43,68 MB
Release : 2010-01-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470606735
A valuable tool for anyone who wants to effectively manage and motivate twenty-something workers Many books are being published on how to manage employees of the "millennial" generation, but the solutions offered are anecdotal at best. Backed by years of serious research, Managing the Millennials provides managers of all ages with specific recommendations and tools for engaging this burgeoning demographic-some 78 million strong. Each chapter shares relevant interviews, case studies, and offers research-backed ideas and best practices to help any organization and their leaders address the challenges generational diversity presents. Answering the perplexing question of how does one lead and manage younger employees, this book Offers research-based guidance on getting the most from twenty-something employees Answers common questions and outlines practical solutions for building better relationships between the younger workers and the people who manage them Includes a Special Offer with immediate benefit to readers: access to the authors' Generational Rapport Inventory (GRI), a tool that measures a managers competencies and identifies strengths and weaknesses in dealing with Millennials. Accompanied by an associate web site, leadingthemillennials.com, offering a weekly blog addressing generational diversity issues in the workplace Insightful and practical, Managing the Millennials is a valuable tool for millions of managers globally whose job it is to manage and motivate their twenty-something workers.
Author : Tamara Erickson
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 29,86 MB
Release : 2008-11-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1422163660
They make up nearly one-third of all Americans living today. Born after 1980, they're now pouring into the work world with values, aspirations, and approaches that differ markedly from their parents--and coworkers. They're Generation Y. In Plugged In, Tamara Erickson shows Gen Y's how to use their own unique strengths to understand and influence their professional relationships, to figure out how they define "success," and to help them find their way in the changing workplace. Filled with Erickson's extensive research into demographic trends and thoughtful insights, Plugged In gives Gen Y's the information they crave to connect with the working world and to craft the lives they want. The author reveals: · A framework Y's can use to develop their own criteria for making career choices · The unique assets and strengths Y's bring to the workplace · How X'ers and Boomers view Generation Y and how the different generations can collaborate more effectively at work · 10 rules that can help Generation Y's succeed in the corporate world With her trademark warmth and liveliness, Erickson provides a thoughtful, valuable guidebook for the latest newcomers on the corporate scene.
Author : Jason Ryan Dorsey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 27,4 MB
Release : 2009-11-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0470505567
In today's economy, maximizing the performance of every employee is critical to business survival and growth. Gen Y—sometimes called Millennials—provides an enticing opportunity for employers to increase their short-term profitability and create a long-term competitive advantage. Almost 80 million strong, Gen Y is the fastest growing segment in the US workforce—and now comprises the entire 18 to 32 demographic. Along with their ever-present cell phone and occasional backpack, Gen Y brings tremendous potential and timely skills to the workplace (just ask, they’ll tell you). However, Gen Y can be notoriously difficult to attract, retain, motivate, and develop. Gen Y's new approach to work makes them a growing challenge or strategic opportunity—depending entirely on how you choose to employ them. In Y-Size Your Business, Jason Ryan Dorsey, The Gen Y Guy, presents a step-by-step methodology for best employing Gen Y without investing a lot of time or money. A member of Gen Y himself he delivers an insider's view of his generation as well as more than fifty cost-effective, ready-to-use strategies that deliver immediate measurable results. Dorsey collected these creative strategies from the frontlines of business during his work with executives, managers, and entrepreneurs in businesses large and small around the world. He shows you exactly how to attract the best Gen Y employees, quickly develop their workplace skills, and then unlock their performance, motivation, and loyalty. Reveals creative ways to attract, retain, motivate, and develop Gen Y employees without paying them more money (or meeting their Mom) Includes a behind-the-scenes view of Gen Y from someone in Gen Y (including why they text message without vowels) Explains the primary workplace differences between the four generations and how to leverage their strengths Features funny, outrageous, and candid stories that expose the generation gap in the office (Is that a tattoo?) Helps you view the Gen Y employee life cycle and key business operations in a new way—one you can use to your business and career advantage Companies that wisely choose to embrace Gen Y today will be well positioned to navigate the global economy tomorrow. Not only will these companies benefit from the talents and ambitions of Gen Y—they’ll also benefit from Gen Y's increasing economic influence as well as their massive social networks. Based on Dorsey's work with business leaders at companies around the world, as a keynote speaker, consultant, and generational expert, Y-Size Your Business presents precisely the solutions you need to make the most of an increasingly important generation that is ready to make an impact from their first day at work (and then blog about it!).
Author : Mark Murphy
Publisher : Insight Publications, LLC.
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 37,74 MB
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781600132834
Generation Y has vastly different demands, expectations, and motivations than the generations that came before them. The old rules of management are no longer effective, and the best leaders are embracing the change. They're focused on finding out what makes Generation Y tick and creating a new set of rules to attract, retain, manage, and motivate this new generation of talent.Leadership IQ has taught the techniques behind Generation Y and the New Rules of Management to thousands of companies around the world through our seminars and webinars. We've seen individual leaders and entire organizations transform the approach they take with their Generation Y employees to achieve remarkable results in very little time. And now, with the specific management techniques outlined in this book, you can too.
