by admin | Jul 19, 2011 | Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Leadership Development, Management Tips
Have you heard this joke? CEO asks his CFO: “What happens if we invest in our staff training and then they leave?” CFO says: “What if we don’t and they stay?” As any manager knows, it’s crucial to provide professional development for employers. It shows you are...
by admin | Jul 11, 2011 | Generation Y, Management Tips
Previously, we wrote about how to retain your top young talent. However, the reality is that employees will sometimes leave no matter what, and unfortunately the best people are hard to retain. However, it is absolutely worth staying in touch! If you manage the...
by admin | Jul 11, 2011 | Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
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%...
by admin | Jul 11, 2011 | Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
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...
by admin | Jul 11, 2011 | Generation Y
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...
by admin | May 27, 2011 | Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
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...
