Millennials On Board: The Impact Of The Rising Generation On The Workplace

Does your organization seek to recruit, retain, and effectively manage individuals from Gen-Y? Anyone born between 1982 and 2002 is a member of the Millennial Generation, the group currently entering America s workforce. But the Millennial Generation is more than just an age group it s a specific culture with a specific worldview, and its members have their own unique skills and hurdles. Academics and business professionals agree that Millennials pose distinct challenges to the business and professional environments that employ them. Generations don t always share the same understandings. Often times, a common goal can be confused by differing outlooks, and this can leave managers feeling frustrated and employees feeling underappreciated. And even when things are running smoothly, the talents of Millennials can remain underutilized simply because managers don t know how to implement them effectively, or even that they exist. One of the first publications of its kind, Millennials On Board provides unique insight into the culture and values of the Millennial Generation based on in-depth research and employer interviews. Author Rachel I. Reiser, drawing from a wealth of academic studies and her own professional experiences, details effective management techniques that reflect the psychography of Millennials. Defining an entire generation is no easy task. Millennials On Board tackles this daunting task by examining specific facets of the Millennial Generation each chapter looks at a single contributing issue and explains its relevance to Millennials, from mental health to parental involvement to technology. Millennials On Board transfers hard facts into real-world management practices. With gen-y issues examined from an overarching organizational point-of-view down to individual line managers and team leaders, readers are guaranteed to take away newfound approaches to managing the Millennial generation. Millennials On Board is your best tool for recruitment and retention of gen-y talent. The practices and techniques found in this publication will help your organization succeed in the world to come the one where the Millennial Generation runs the show. Find out what it takes to successfully bring Millennials On Board the future of your organization depends on it.