by admin | May 4, 2010 | Employee Engagement, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
Gen Y is a tough act to teach. They grew up surrounded by media and marketing; they can download anything, at any time. So how do you keep them engaged when delivering a webinar or other types of distance courses? Here are some tips to keep it mind: – Keep it...
by admin | Apr 28, 2010 | Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
Someone recently asked me, “What happens when a Gen Y employee is promoted to a managerial level and starts working with Gen X colleagues? Do they become more X-ish? Or stay as a Gen Y?” Here’s my answer: Every individual has deeply ingrained...
by admin | Apr 14, 2010 | Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
Someone recently asked me about Gen Y’s lack of commitment, saying “They’re not as dedicated at work as the rest of us”. My answer: It’s all a matter of perspective. Let’s take the case of Marie and Alicia. Marie, 45, has been a...
by admin | Apr 7, 2010 | Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
I was recently asked “Why don’t young people don’t count out exact change?” Answer: because money is not important to the Millennials. There are other things that are more important to them, such as balance, experiences and meaningful work. The...
by admin | Feb 9, 2010 | Baby Boomer, Future of Work, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work
Effectively managing generational differences is not the only solution to poor morale, little collaboration, lack of innovation or high attrition. However, understanding and managing the generational differences will certainly help you improve all of these variables,...
by admin | Jan 27, 2010 | Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Leadership Development, Management Tips
Let’s face it. Under pressure, people have been known to say regrettable things about other generations. Things like: Why do they have to print every email on paper? (about Baby Boomers) Why are they always online? (about Generation Y) Why do they have no time...
