Understanding your employees is essential to managing them successfully. Generation Y (also known as "Millennials" or "Echo Boomers") have different motivations and priorities than previous generations... as well as different preferences when it comes to communication in the workplace.
Learning is a huge priority. Gone are the days of working the same job for 30 years; now Gen Y'ers are looking for jobs that will give them experience they can use to get the next job down the line. Companies like Proctor & Gamble and General Electric have programs where employees can rotate through many departments - diversifying their skill sets. That's far more appealing than doing the same job for a year or two, and missing out on the opportunity to learn something new.
This BusinessWeek article might help shed some light on the subject - and it just might make your workplace a better place for everyone.
Interesting article. It sounds like a lot of work to manage them; like they require constant guidance and affirmation. Maybe that's a good thing, though - it would create a need for more managers, which means more jobs!
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