Comments on: Gen Y in the Workplace http://sparxoo.com/2009/03/31/gen-y-in-the-workplace/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:32:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sparxoo » Entrepreneur Spotlight: Ryan Paugh from Brazen Careerist http://sparxoo.com/2009/03/31/gen-y-in-the-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-6318 Sparxoo » Entrepreneur Spotlight: Ryan Paugh from Brazen Careerist Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:52:07 +0000 http://sparxoo.com/?p=581#comment-6318 [...] explored many facets of Gen Y. We identified key attributes and mindsets, examined Gen Y in the workplace and developed effective marketing strategies. To take a deeper look into the social networks of the [...] [...] explored many facets of Gen Y. We identified key attributes and mindsets, examined Gen Y in the workplace and developed effective marketing strategies. To take a deeper look into the social networks of the [...]

]]> By: Sparxoo » Debunking Myths About Gen Y http://sparxoo.com/2009/03/31/gen-y-in-the-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-6081 Sparxoo » Debunking Myths About Gen Y Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:00:19 +0000 http://sparxoo.com/?p=581#comment-6081 [...] Gen Y wants to create value and strong work that will be recognized, but it’s hard for employers to see that. In Bruce [...] [...] Gen Y wants to create value and strong work that will be recognized, but it’s hard for employers to see that. In Bruce [...]

]]> By: Sparxoo » Luxury Debate: Generational Gap in Luxury http://sparxoo.com/2009/03/31/gen-y-in-the-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-5512 Sparxoo » Luxury Debate: Generational Gap in Luxury Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:37:28 +0000 http://sparxoo.com/?p=581#comment-5512 [...] as Gen Y comes of age.  Much has been written about what Gen Y really wants, including their ideals in the workplace.  Likewise, Gen Y is providing leadership and demanding change in the luxury industry.  While [...] [...] as Gen Y comes of age.  Much has been written about what Gen Y really wants, including their ideals in the workplace.  Likewise, Gen Y is providing leadership and demanding change in the luxury industry.  While [...]

]]> By: AJ http://sparxoo.com/2009/03/31/gen-y-in-the-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-5158 AJ Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:16:17 +0000 http://sparxoo.com/?p=581#comment-5158 I am a member of Generation Y and this article is EXACTLY on target. Before reading articles and taking trainings about generational differences, I thought these needs and preferences were part of my unique make-up. I had no idea that these things I felt were uniquely me were, in fact, typical attributes, motivators, and desires of a 76-million person club! I will admit that many of these characteristics tend to be more biased toward those raised in the middle or upper-middle class. Someone suggested that the tough economic times means that we Y-ers need to shape up and essentially stop acting so spoiled. While there may be some truth to the fact that we are probably going to have to do more adjusting than we care to do, I think you are missing the entire point. The point is for you to understand how we function at our peak, what makes us tick, and what kind of environment brings about our greatest levels of productivity. Simply put, those things are different than for any other generation. And, you ought to know that so that your company benefits as much as it possible can. I am a member of Generation Y and this article is EXACTLY on target. Before reading articles and taking trainings about generational differences, I thought these needs and preferences were part of my unique make-up. I had no idea that these things I felt were uniquely me were, in fact, typical attributes, motivators, and desires of a 76-million person club!

I will admit that many of these characteristics tend to be more biased toward those raised in the middle or upper-middle class.

Someone suggested that the tough economic times means that we Y-ers need to shape up and essentially stop acting so spoiled. While there may be some truth to the fact that we are probably going to have to do more adjusting than we care to do, I think you are missing the entire point. The point is for you to understand how we function at our peak, what makes us tick, and what kind of environment brings about our greatest levels of productivity. Simply put, those things are different than for any other generation. And, you ought to know that so that your company benefits as much as it possible can.

]]> By: Gen Y in the Workplace | Kusna's Blog http://sparxoo.com/2009/03/31/gen-y-in-the-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-4287 Gen Y in the Workplace | Kusna's Blog Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:58:16 +0000 http://sparxoo.com/?p=581#comment-4287 [...] read more about Gen Y in the Workplace, visit [...] [...] read more about Gen Y in the Workplace, visit [...]

]]> By: Publications: Social Networking and National Security: How to Harness Web 2.0 to Protect the Country, by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. | Feral Jundi http://sparxoo.com/2009/03/31/gen-y-in-the-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-3467 Publications: Social Networking and National Security: How to Harness Web 2.0 to Protect the Country, by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. | Feral Jundi Fri, 22 May 2009 07:32:15 +0000 http://sparxoo.com/?p=581#comment-3467 [...]  According to this article, there are three (suggested) core elements that drive the ambitions of Generation Y in the workplace [...] [...]  According to this article, there are three (suggested) core elements that drive the ambitions of Generation Y in the workplace [...]

]]> By: Scott http://sparxoo.com/2009/03/31/gen-y-in-the-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-2994 Scott Sat, 09 May 2009 15:49:22 +0000 http://sparxoo.com/?p=581#comment-2994 I'm a generation Y. This economy hasn't changed one thing. All we have to do is ride out the bad times and then shop again, leaving behind the companies who decided to renig on our employment/compensation relationship. Many of these posts obviously havn't gotten the point. 401K is extremely important. By the time we retire social security will only be able to pay out 70% of what we are ENTITLED TO by the Taxes we paid. I personally am disgusted with the cuts made by companies to 401k contributions. I will leave the company out of the lack of loyalty they showed me when the time is right, and get better 401K matches. I’m a generation Y. This economy hasn’t changed one thing. All we have to do is ride out the bad times and then shop again, leaving behind the companies who decided to renig on our employment/compensation relationship. Many of these posts obviously havn’t gotten the point.

401K is extremely important. By the time we retire social security will only be able to pay out 70% of what we are ENTITLED TO by the Taxes we paid. I personally am disgusted with the cuts made by companies to 401k contributions. I will leave the company out of the lack of loyalty they showed me when the time is right, and get better 401K matches.

]]> By: Kevin http://sparxoo.com/2009/03/31/gen-y-in-the-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-1438 Kevin Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:35:17 +0000 http://sparxoo.com/?p=581#comment-1438 Gen Y is going to find out (like other generations did)that timing is everything. Two or three years ago this article was relevant, and that Gen Y crowd made out like bandits. Much like Boomers who were born closer to 1945 vs those born in 1964. Gen X (my generation), well we missed out entirely but I digress. Today the Gen Y kids are about to experience what Gen X felt. I graduated in 1993 when unemployment was just as bad. My friends who graduated in 1991 did ok. For those who graduated in 1993/94 it was a struggle and the sad fact is that you don't recover the lost earning power. Gen Y is going to find out (like other generations did)that timing is everything. Two or three years ago this article was relevant, and that Gen Y crowd made out like bandits. Much like Boomers who were born closer to 1945 vs those born in 1964. Gen X (my generation), well we missed out entirely but I digress. Today the Gen Y kids are about to experience what Gen X felt. I graduated in 1993 when unemployment was just as bad. My friends who graduated in 1991 did ok. For those who graduated in 1993/94 it was a struggle and the sad fact is that you don’t recover the lost earning power.

]]> By: Gen Y Workers and the Labor Market: Tables Turned? | Discover Texarkana http://sparxoo.com/2009/03/31/gen-y-in-the-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-1417 Gen Y Workers and the Labor Market: Tables Turned? | Discover Texarkana Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:04:19 +0000 http://sparxoo.com/?p=581#comment-1417 [...] this job market we wonder, “Yeah. How’s that working out for them?” It was this article that got us thinking. It’s another of those “How to deal with and attract Gen Y [...] [...] this job market we wonder, “Yeah. How’s that working out for them?” It was this article that got us thinking. It’s another of those “How to deal with and attract Gen Y [...]

]]> By: Gen Y Workers and the Labor Market: Tables Turned? « Lance Turner http://sparxoo.com/2009/03/31/gen-y-in-the-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-1353 Gen Y Workers and the Labor Market: Tables Turned? « Lance Turner Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:46:13 +0000 http://sparxoo.com/?p=581#comment-1353 [...] was this article that got us thinking. It’s another of those “How to deal with and attract Gen Y [...] [...] was this article that got us thinking. It’s another of those “How to deal with and attract Gen Y [...]

]]> By: Jim Carter http://sparxoo.com/2009/03/31/gen-y-in-the-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-1338 Jim Carter Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:41:42 +0000 http://sparxoo.com/?p=581#comment-1338 Interesting article that must have been written long before the current spate of layoffs and closings. Gen-Y workers are currently facing more competition for fewer jobs which means employers need not cater to their whims as they once had to. Gen-Y is beginning to realize that companies employ them to make a profit, not to provide them a career path. The days of occupational entitlement are suspended for a period if not over for a long while. Articles such as Mr. Portuesi's seem almost archaic given today's economic situation. Are we sure this isn't a reprint from 2005? Interesting article that must have been written long before the current spate of layoffs and closings. Gen-Y workers are currently facing more competition for fewer jobs which means employers need not cater to their whims as they once had to.

Gen-Y is beginning to realize that companies employ them to make a profit, not to provide them a career path. The days of occupational entitlement are suspended for a period if not over for a long while.

Articles such as Mr. Portuesi’s seem almost archaic given today’s economic situation. Are we sure this isn’t a reprint from 2005?

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