Y in the Workplace: Managing the "Me First" Generation
Flip Flops , iPods, MySpace, "Dude", Instant messaging? Whatever happened to dress shoes, yes sir/ma’am, in-person meetings, and traditional work etiquette? Well, the entry of 73 million Generation Ys into the workforce is what happened-the largest influx since 78 million baby boomers two generations ago. It’s a new world and a workplace revolution is underway, creating confusion and friction between the new workforce and their entrenched superiors. This transition, however, is also stimulating innovative methods of thinking, behaving, communicating and doing business as previous generations learn how to limit the liabilities and utilize the astonishing strengths of their new employees.
In order to help shape and develop these talented youth, one must first understand what they are made of and why they act like they do. "Y in the Workplace: Managing the "Me First" Generation" provides readers with a map of the environmental, social, cultural and psychological factors that contribute to Generation Y’s unique system of values, attitudes and expectations and outlines how, as a whole, this group has impacted the corporate environment, inter-generational functioning, and management strategies. To help this Generation successfully transition into the workplace while creating a shared vision, the authors provide you with the following:
- Psychological insight into the character of this generation
- An exploration of the cultural, psychological, environmental and social influences that have shaped the characteristics of this generation
- Strengths and challenges that Generation Y is bringing to the workplace
- 45 Coaching strategies and solutions to help transition this generation into the workforce by honing their strengths, minimizing their weaknesses and helping them illuminate their talents.
- An instillation of optimism and understanding about their abilities as supervisors and managers to impact the future legacy of companies in an exciting and highly productive way
Whether you are an executive, leader, small business owner, manager, HR professional, or teacher working with Generation Y, this book is designed to give you insight into why this generation is the way they are and how, for the benefit of your organization, to help them become the best they can be.
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Y in the Workplace Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Flip Flops and MySpace: Introduction to Gen Y and the Workplace
Chapter 2 It’s All About Me (okay, and you too): Self Esteem and Generation Y
Chapter 3 Helicopters, Hoverers, Boomerangs and Parachutes?: Generation Y and their Parents
Chapter 4 Gold Stars for Everyone: Motivation and Generation Y
Chapter 5 Talk 2 Me in Full Sentences Instead of Txting Me: Communication and Generation Y
Chapter 6 I’m The Boss of Me: Work Ethic and Generation Y
Chapter 7 You Hired Me Because I’m Qualified for The Position, But I’m Also a Specialist in Socializing: Generation Y and Relationships
Chapter 8 Ritalin, Xanies, Prozac…: Managing Your Gen Ys and Their “Drugs, Attentions, Moods and Quarter Life Crises
Chapter 9 Politics and Gen Y: Playing the Game Versus Choosing Not to Play the Game
Chapter 10 The Shoulders of Giants