Three Ways to Motivate Gen Y
The pulse of business in America is throbbing. People are concerned about the financial crisis, economy and upcoming elections. Despite this uncertainty, organizational attrition rates are high, up to 20% for some large firms. So what can leaders do to not only retain Gen Y employees, but get the most out of them during these […]
Creating a New Generation Board
No, this isn’t a new board game to play at the office. This is an idea to let your Gen Y employees have a voice and share their ideas. We all expect the company Executive Board to oversee and help solve organizational challenges, right? Why not create a “My Generation Board” as well? This new […]
Managing Gen Y in an Economic Downturn
Every organization is trying to do more with less. I constantly hear about managers cutting staff, not hiring needed staff, expecting more out of employees and trying to meet the budget in a tightened economy. Many Baby Boomers, and some Gen X, have seen this before and are used to tightening their belts. However, this […]
Managing Four Generations at Work
The other day I heard a friend say, “I can’t work with THEM. THEY are the problem.” Was my friend discussing race, gender or ethnicity? No, she was talking about Gen Y. And later I overheard a similar discussion in an elevator, with one Gen Y’er saying to another, “I can’t wait for THEM to […]
Learn from Obama and Harness the Power of Gen Y
Let’s face it. Whether you voted for him or not, Barack Obama brilliantly harnessed the power of Gen Y during his election campaign. According to the Associated Press, two-thirds of Gen Y supported the first president from Gen X. Why? Because he took the time to understand who they are, and then motivated them to […]
