11/07/2005

Generation Y... Here we come!

As a senior who is soon to embark upon the “working world”, I found this article about Generation Y very true, and informative. As a woman from this generation, I could relate to many of the listed Generation Y characteristics listed in the article. Among some of the more dominant traits that Generation Y people have are being independent, creative, and very familiar with technology. They are also apt to frequent changes in their working environments, and value work flexibility, and time off. I think that it is important to understand what all workers will be exposed to as more Generation Y workers are pumped into the workforce. As more workers start to enter the economic world, small and large firms’ ultimate success will be a result of how well workers of all ages mesh together, and adapt to each others’ differences.

1 comment:

Dr. Tufte said...

-1 on Jasmine's comment for inappropriate use of a word.

I had the misfortune of going to a seminar by the guys in the LA advertising firm that thought up Generation Y. I have never seen such weak thinking and nonsensical conclusions drawn by people who get paid so much.

All of this stuff about generational attributes is, at best, navel gazing, and at worst, a substitute for other sorts of prejudice and guilt by association that are no longer socially acceptable.