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Generation Y
Generation Y are the 4.5 million Australians born between 1978 and 1994, and are the second largest Australian generation. Sheahan provides indepth insight into the mindset of this new generation, as well as practical solutions for the entire employment cycle, from attracting staff, through to training, developing and exiting.
274 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2005
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February 21, 2023
First half was very informative on how Gen y work and looking comparatively to other generations. The second half was personally irrelevant as an HR professional but it would be great for managers and new HR professionals
June 9, 2014
As an co-worker and manager - this book saved me from doing physical harm to most Gen Y...
Like many others in 2005, I was struggling to find way to see their positives, harness their skills or teach them manners. Gen Y's when they first entered the workforce didn't just infuriate their elders they behaved in ways that caused their elders to dismiss them completely. They were so "me me me" that it was breathtaking. They are still big believers in rewards coming before they are earned just because they have potential. And if they don't get what they want, they leave. Sounds immature right? Remember this is the generation where crosses, ticks, grades and the red pen were banned at school, where everybody got a trophy and they were never told they were "wrong". God help us...
So with that many faults surely they can do some things well? This book gave clear answers to all my dilemmas and convinced me that there was hope. Like all relationships it's a two way street - we need to understand each other.
I, and the book, were not convinced that Gen Y have enough patience to give anything the depth or time needed to understand it. Tasks are completed superficially, quickly and without engagement. They live and breathe the immediate and the online. So, maybe their responses are more in line with the connected and immediate world we now operate in...
Even nearly 10 years later the book still has relevant and interesting insights into how Gen Y's tick. And some of their beliefs are actually good and should be adopted by all generations. For example why would you work for a company that does not share your values? Why would you work for a company that believes that work/life balance is a crock? Why would you stay in a job that doesn't acknowledge or reward you for your good work?
Having said that I wish it were still appropriate to head slap them sometimes because they are annoying as shit.
Now when are they going to write the book about the generation after Gen Y? This is the one that scares me most as they will be looking after me when I am infirm.....
Like many others in 2005, I was struggling to find way to see their positives, harness their skills or teach them manners. Gen Y's when they first entered the workforce didn't just infuriate their elders they behaved in ways that caused their elders to dismiss them completely. They were so "me me me" that it was breathtaking. They are still big believers in rewards coming before they are earned just because they have potential. And if they don't get what they want, they leave. Sounds immature right? Remember this is the generation where crosses, ticks, grades and the red pen were banned at school, where everybody got a trophy and they were never told they were "wrong". God help us...
So with that many faults surely they can do some things well? This book gave clear answers to all my dilemmas and convinced me that there was hope. Like all relationships it's a two way street - we need to understand each other.
I, and the book, were not convinced that Gen Y have enough patience to give anything the depth or time needed to understand it. Tasks are completed superficially, quickly and without engagement. They live and breathe the immediate and the online. So, maybe their responses are more in line with the connected and immediate world we now operate in...
Even nearly 10 years later the book still has relevant and interesting insights into how Gen Y's tick. And some of their beliefs are actually good and should be adopted by all generations. For example why would you work for a company that does not share your values? Why would you work for a company that believes that work/life balance is a crock? Why would you stay in a job that doesn't acknowledge or reward you for your good work?
Having said that I wish it were still appropriate to head slap them sometimes because they are annoying as shit.
Now when are they going to write the book about the generation after Gen Y? This is the one that scares me most as they will be looking after me when I am infirm.....
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Once I get my hands on this book and read it through, I promise to leave a review. It won't be much, but it'll be something.
Once I get my hands on this book and read it through, I promise to leave a review. It won't be much, but it'll be something.
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