Tips on Retaining Gen Y Talent
A survey of more than 2,500 senior human resource executives by Novations Group, a global consulting organization, asked: “In your experience, how much time do employers have to “prove” to employees in their 20s that the company is the best place for them?” 51% answered between 1-6 months; 26% answered “less than a month.” The […]
Tips on Attracting Gen Y Talent
The war for recruiting talent has never been more fierce. In fact, a SuccessFactors survey found that 98% of executives and human resource professionals thought the competition for talent was increasing in their industry. Nearly all those polled stated it was more expensive than ever to attract the very best people. Combine this with the […]
Gen Y Feels Empowered by Debt
A new study by Ohio State University shows that young people aged 18-27 feel empowered by their debt. You read correctly – not stressed or depressed, but empowered. In fact, having debt correlated with higher self esteem and feelings of mastery or “control on their lives.” As a lead author of the study, Rachel Dwyer […]
Does Gen Y Respond to a Teaching-Style of Management?
A recent post on the Harvard Business Review blog by Michael Fertik noted “The best managers of younger employees are people who would otherwise love teaching for a living.” Do you agree? We know that Gen Y seek praise and affirmation; they appreciate guidance and mentorship in the workplace. They are perceived as being sensitive […]
A Generational Sales Challenge, Part Two
Last week, I introduced a generational sales challenge (click here to read last week’s post). Here is one way to resolve that challenge. Meet the Generational Clues to Solving the Puzzle Marcelle knows: 1. Joan is a Traditionalist and her generational values are: frugality, loyalty, patriotism, dependability, duty and hard work. 2. Mike is a […]
A Generational Sales Challenge
My next two blogs will show you how to handle a generational sales challenge. While this particular case study focuses on philanthropy, the same approach can be used for any type of sales scenarios that you may be facing. Meet the Hoffmans Joan Hoffman, 76, is a loyal ARC supporter. She not only rolled […]
Generational Nuances
My last four blogs discussed the personality traits of the four generations, as well as the most effective key words to use for each generation. Now that you understand these points, it’s time to look at some generational nuances. Family nuances Birth order can have an influence on a generational personality. For example, I was […]
How to Delegate so Gen Y Employees Stay Engaged
In my last blog, I talked about Gen X and delegation. Now let’s talk about delegating to Milllennials, otherwise known as Gen Y. One mistake Baby Boomers and Gen X often make when delegating to Gen Y is that they like to delegate details. Mary might say “Hey Juan, can you please update this database?”, […]
How to Delegate so Gen X Employees Stay Engaged
In my last blog, I talked about Boomers and delegation. If Baby Boomers mastered the art of delegation, Gen X perfected it. That’s because Gen X had to be laser focused to navigate their formative years. Between stagflation, high divorce rates, and the humiliation of both the Iran Contra crisis and the Challenger explosion, they […]
How to Delegate so Boomer Employees Stay Engaged
It’s easy, when someone from another generation is driving you crazy, to overlook the unique contributions they can make. Yet it’s crucially important to remember that every generation has strengths that can be leveraged for the overall good of the team. What does this mean for you, as a manager, as someone’s direct report, and […]
