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Gen Y’ers

Gen Y’ers. Millennials and the Workplace. Who are the Gen Y’ers?. The Gen Y’ers are people that are born after 1980. Who are the other Generations. Younger Gen X’ers- Born 1972-1980 Older Gen X’ers- Born 1965-1971 Younger Bloomers- Born 1955-1964 Older Bloomers- Born before 1955.

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Gen Y’ers

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  1. Gen Y’ers Millennials and the Workplace.

  2. Who are the Gen Y’ers? The Gen Y’ers are people that are born after 1980

  3. Who are the other Generations • Younger Gen X’ers- Born 1972-1980 • Older Gen X’ers- Born 1965-1971 • Younger Bloomers- Born 1955-1964 • Older Bloomers- Born before 1955

  4. What are the perceptions of Gen Y’ers? • “ Trophy Kids” • Want to be the CEO tomorrow • Pampered and Nurtured by their parents • Untraditional • Self-absorbed • Entitled • Narcissistic

  5. Where do the perceptions occur Workplace perceptions occur in every field of work.

  6. When do the perceptions occur? The perceptions of millennials occur everyday from employers of past generations.

  7. Why do other Generations make these perceptions? • They believe the work ethic is much different. • They believe Gen Y’ers don’t want to start at the bottom to get to the top, they think we want the head position coming right into the door.

  8. “Unlike the generations that have gone before them, Gen Y has been pampered, nurtured and programmed with a slew of activities since they were toddlers, meaning they are both high-performance and high-maintenance” - Bruce Tulgan

  9. “Generation Y is much less likely to respond to the traditional command-and-control type of management still popular in much of today's workforce”. -Jordan Kaplan

  10. Statistics about Gen Y • More than 60% of employers say they are experiencing tension between employees from different generations.- USA Today • More than 70% of older employees are dismissive of younger workers' abilities.

  11. "This is the generation that dreamed they wanted to be CEO of a public company, but didn't have an idea what to do to get there”. -Richard Berkowitz

  12. Stance on the Perception Is it possible to have mixed views? I can see where the older generations are coming from when they say that the drive, motivation, or loyalty to a company is not in a Generation Y candidate, but of course I can also see the arguments made by Generation Y. However, because I believe that I am a very hard-working, loyal employee I am going to take the stance that Generation Y perceptions, are not all true.

  13. Beliefs on Stance I myself am a Gen Y’ers, and the perceptions that they have made for Gen Y’ers don’t apply to me at all. With how the economy is right now, I think that Generation Y has to work very hard to gain and keep employment. We bring new ideas to the table, and can assist in taking the company to new levels. Older generations honestly need younger generations to enlighten them on what pops out to younger generations. Who doesn’t want to be the CEO of a company? That’s the ultimate goal for most people. If you don’t strive to be at the top, you will remain at the bottom. In whatever you do, you need to go into it with the attitude that you will succeed. Though you can always learn new tricks, you should always be the best at old ones. And as far as the untraditional aspect of Generation Y, I believe that we just don’t fit into what other Generations want us to be. Some of the things that I’ve heard the Generation Y has done, I have never even heard of us doing.

  14. Belief’s cont. One article I read stated that Generation Y, wanted to wear flip flops to work? I don’t know what job they were going to, but I have never considered working in flip flops, or anything other than business attire. I believe strongly in the statement “dress for success”. Generation Y, is hip to all of the new technology, so we can push new ways to advance the company. And another major thing that they complained about what that we want to build our work schedule around our lives. I think that past Generations, don’t spend enough time with their families, and too much time in the work place. I for one am limited to the amount of time I get to spend with my son during the week, so weekends are precious quality time with him! Work doesn’t need to be done 24/7-365. When handling a career, I think you need to balance between work life and a personal life. Dedication doesn’t have to come with everyday work.

  15. Particular Things me! “Generation Y” • I work at a Detroit Law Firm. • Business attire is required Mon-Thurs. • I don’t receive ANY benefits. • Pay is pretty good. • After almost two years I got a raise (that I worked hard for)! • I am contacted at night and on weekends sometimes. • I keep a calendar on my phone, or available at home at all times

  16. Cont. On the previous slide, I mentioned a couple things about my job both good and bad. I am readily available most of the time. However my hours for work aren't that bad. I have a 9-3 work schedule, however my day doesn’t stop there. I go to school FULL time Mon-Thurs until 6 every night, and 9 on Wed, and I have a two year old son. With my schedule being so tight, flexibility is important. I have had other attorney’s give positive feedback on my workmanship and on a couple occasions recommended a raise before I ever got one. I know how to handle business without anyone having to tell me how to do things. I speak very well, and I get the Job Done! I would like to think that I’m an asset to the Company I work for, and I’m sure that my boss would agree to that also! I don’t want to stay at that job forever, simply because I want to advance myself, and push myself to new measures. Still in college, I haven't even gained all the knowledge possible in my field of choice yet. I want to be my own boss one day!

  17. Five Reasons why Fast Company Blogger Lindsey Pollak lovers her Gen Y assistant! • “She brings up things that never occur to me”. ( Gen Y is almost entire consumer base for some companies) • “She’s just techier”. (Natural facility with technology) • “She understands personal branding”. (Personal Publicity) • “She’s not really into a 9-5”. (Always available through email or by smart phone) • “ Her energy is phenomenal”. (Eagerness and Excitement)

  18. Certain Facts about Gen Y • About 37 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds have been underemployed or out of work during the recession, the highest share among the age group in more than three decades, according to a Pew Research Center study. • According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics While the overall national unemployment rate was 9.5 percent in June, the latest figures available for making that comparison, for Gen Y it was 15.3 percent.

  19. Quotes about Gen Y • “Gen Y is very important”. – Joe Hammill • 37% of Generation Y save before the age of 25- USA Today • “My generation is more realistic”. - USA Today for interviewee Patterson

  20. Let’s Go Generation Y!!!!!

  21. We aren’t all that bad. We just want the best for ourselves like everybody else!Times change, things change, people change. Get hip to the change.We’re young with a lot more growing to do. One day we will be in other Generations shoes.

  22. “A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot and realize how blessed you are for what you have” :)

  23. Websites Used • http://www.usatoday.com/money/workplace/2005-11-06-gen-y_x.htm • http://www.bnet.com/blog/entry-level/five-advantages-of-hiring-gen-y-employees/523 • http://www.jobinablog.com/2008/04/generation-yers.html • http://www.philly.com/inquirer/business/20100912_Gen_Y-ers__Smacked_with_reality.html • http://corporatevoices.wordpress.com

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