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Three Tips from Gen-Y About the New Workplace

Filed under Diversity and Careers
Posted by Libraries, May 21, 2008
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Three Tips from Gen-Y About the New Workplace

From Wall Street Journal’s ‘CareerJournal’, 04/18/08.

We usually imagine that it is the older giving advice and guidance to the young. But did you know that there are things Generation-Yers know better than their Baby Boomer counterparts? This article uncovers three particular strengths that belong to Generation Y. The first is communication. Today’s youth communicate with each other a lot and make use of various forms of technology in order to do this. Resistant baby boomers who may find this annoying are missing out on important feedback and consensus-building when it comes to issues at work. Also, the young understand the concept of self-branding through blogging. They also tend to place more value on lifestyle quality.

While it certainly makes sense for the young to learn from those who’ve had more time and experience on this planet, it may also be the case that today’s youth have a thing or two to teach their elders. For one thing, they’ve had a technologically unique upbringing. This puts them in the best position to see wherein the benefits lie. So, for Generation Y: do take seriously when the boomers try to pass on their wisdom. Just remember, you might have your own type of expertise. But I guess you already knew that.

blogged by Julie Waddick