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Brazen Careerist.com Opens
2008-03-04 15:36:00 Penelope Trunk and a host of other young, sharp professionals have opened BrazenCareer ist.com. I perused the site this morning after a long biz trip, and it was great to read what so many young careerists are saying (not just about career but about life, Generation Y and the future). You can check out the list of ... More About: Education , Blogs
The New Loyalty Blog Post by MoJay on http://EmployeeEvolution.com
2008-02-27 15:17:00 The young bloggers and journalists over at Employee Evolution.com are writing some very poignant blogs about the role Gen Y is playing at work, how they view work and some of the challenges and opportunities which are popping up for organizations around this topic. A recent post by Raymond A.R. Jarosz (Known as MoJay) on ... More About: Post , Blog , Http , Loyalty
Apple Learning Interchange
2008-02-27 00:01:00 When it comes to attracting and recruiting Generation Y, I really believe that the companies that begin developing a relationship with young talent in middle school and early high school will have the leg up once these young men and women turn 21-22. Apple is doing an amazing thing with the Apple Learning Interchange. ALI, as ...
Freaks, Furverts and Fanfic by Andy Wibbels
2008-02-26 18:53:00 Great post by Andy Wibbels today: Freaks , Furverts and Fanfic With the “Anything Goes” mantra being celebrated by our online technology celebrities, with Gen X and Gen Y leading the charge, I expect more of this to be the norm rather than the let’s say “unique”. Great reading as always…love the way Andy writes…gets you laughing and ...
And Here Comes Texas: Prarie View A & M (Texas) Gen Y?s Shut Down Highway
2008-02-24 15:39:00 So…here comes Gen Y…just a taste of what they can do. Very inspiring…reminds me of their parents in the 60s. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvDAiWWuvR g Check out the comments on Rural Votes blog Millennial Leaders More About: Politics , Texas , View , Shut , Highway
Great Ad for Attracting Generation Y by HIREASE
2008-02-24 13:17:00 So….do you think this ad would attract Gen Y? I think so! (In the classified for ThePilot.com today). “No suit or tie required! A free-flowing atmosphere where communication is open and work groups shift and morph as required, everyone has a natural sense of urgency and a customer first attitude. Adaptable and innovative, we work hard ... More About: Great , Generation , Generation Y
Millennial Leaders Mentioned in Employee Evolution
2008-02-23 17:02:00 Jaclyn Schiff is a journalist based in Washington, D.C. She is a full-time writer for a Web site that focuses on global health issues. She has published articles (often about issues of interest to Gen. Y) in a variety of print and online publications. She recently mentioned our work in her Employee Evolution News. Millennial ... More About: Press Releases , Blogs , Leaders
Thinnovation: Mac Book Air
2008-02-22 23:24:00 Every time I think that Steve Jobs has done all he can to be innovative, here he comes again with something that makes me drool. Tis the era of the Mac Book Air. The ad had me the minute I saw the hand slip the sliver thin computer from a legal sized envelope. And we all want ...
Second Life Being Used for Training Purposes
2008-02-20 18:05:00 I have recently had conversations with Margaret Regan and Sumaya Kazi about how the virtual platform, Second Life , is being used for a variety of training purposes. When I describe Second Life to my clients, they respond by saying…Oooohhh…sounds odd. But…as you look more closely at what companies and universities are doing, it really makes sense. ... More About: Web 2 , Training
The World is Changing and It?s Not Turning Back
2008-02-19 03:02:00 ?The world has changed, and it?s not turning back.? ~DK of MediaSnackers The ?new media? ? Internet, mobile technology, interactive television ? has redefined mass communication. While older generations are trying to learn, adapt, and basically keep up with youth in this area, Gen Y’ers are taking to all these formats seamlessly. Blogging, podcasts, and vodcasts (video blogs) are ... More About: World , Back , Changing , The World
A Roundtable Discussion with Future Leaders in Philanthropy
2008-02-18 22:05:00 A Roundtable Discussion with Future Leaders in Philanthropy Thursday, February 14, 2008 By: Divine Tabios The perceived leadership shortage facing the non-profit sector is arguably its hottest topic — referenced, researched, and studied consistently. As one of the founding editors of Future Leaders in Philanthropy (FLiP), a special project of onPhilanthropy that connects young professionals in this ...
Colleges wary of ?helicopter parents? in Young Money Magazine
2008-02-14 22:54:00 “A national survey suggests that while college officials may see many parents? behavior as overzealous, students are largely satisfied with a little helicopter-like hovering, at least in their first year.” Read the full article here. More About: Magazine , Money , Young , Colleges , Parents
Y -Talk Radio Interview with Gen Y Executive Coaches Bea Fields, Beth Bloom
2008-02-14 16:37:00 Political leaders want their votes. Businesses want their disposable income. Organizations want their talent. Generation Y represents over 72 million influencers, and they are a powerful force to be reckoned with. During this interview, published author and corporate writer, Sara Thomas, interviews executive coaches Carol Graser, Beth Bloomfield and Bea Fields about some of the ... More About: Radio , Talk Radio , Interview , Talk , Career
Intuit Study: Next-Gen Artisans Fuel New Entrepreneurial Economy on Busines
2008-02-13 14:13:00 10-year Forecast With the Institute for the Future Shows Entrepreneurs Poised to Thrive in any Industry, Anywhere MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Artisans, historically defined as skilled craftsmen who fashioned goods by hand, will re-emerge as an influential force in the coming decade. These next-gen artisans will craft their goods and shape the economy ? through upswings and ... More About: Economy , Study , Fuel , Press Releases , Intuit
Profile of Gen Y job by Tamara J. Erickson
2008-02-12 16:06:00 I want to continue the blog entry started by Scott on the Profile of Gen Y job article by Tamara J. Erickson. What we are seeing is that Gen Y has a different definition of “work ethic”. Baby Boomers seem to define work ethic as giving 60-70 hours per week, rushing from here to there in ... More About: Career
The destination and the journey are more important than how long it takes t
2008-02-11 04:23:00 Gen Y prefers jobs based on task vs. time, especially cause they can work faster than older folks. Read more. Managers should take this into account when the hire Gen Y. As we noted in our book, it is more important for managers to gain alignment on the goal and let Gen Y figure out how ... More About: Journey , The Journey , Destination , Long
Gen Y Insider Bea Fields, author of Millennial Leaders, reveals the 3 hidde
2008-02-10 18:34:00 Are you wrestling with your Gen Y employees in your workplace? If so, listen in as Gen Y Insider Bea Fields , author of Millennial Leaders , reveals the 3 hidden secrets to building a relationship with Gen Y in the workplace. More About: Career , Author
Retaining Younger Workers in the Workplace in Fast Company Magazine
2008-02-10 02:14:00 Great article in Fast Company Magazine : Retaining Younger Workers in the Workplace By: Cam Marston You’ve hired them. Now how can you keep them around? (You may have to join the Fast Company website to get this article, but membership is free, and is worth it…great blogs and great articles always!) More About: Career
Fortune Magazine: 100 Best Companies to Work For for 2008
2008-02-10 01:49:00 Fortune Magazine just came out with their top 100 Best Companies to Work For: Intuit (Scott Wilder, one of our co-authors is the GM for Intuit’s Online Communities) made the list. Congratulations Intuit and Scott! Get the full list here. More About: Fortune , Career
?Facebook is reversing the generational clash, forcing adults to adapt to t
2008-02-10 01:44:00 Weigh in on this blog entry and vote on Fast Company: (click below0 ?Facebook is reversing the generational clash, forcing adults to adapt to their teenagers? rules. ? - Inspired by Bill Thompson, of Fast Company Magazine More About: Clash
They will be your Sheppards
2008-02-08 21:15:00 Recently I was asked why corporations should be proactive in hiring Gen Y. Here’s how I replied: Youthful energy is always good Gen Y does not fear the unknown as much as us old farts do.. and is more flexible when it comes to change (hey, when they were kids, their schedules were jam packed) Gen Y understands technology ...
A New Generation of the Young And the Restless Article in The Wall Street J
2008-02-08 15:28:00 A New Generation of the Young And the Restless By NAOMI SCHAEFER RILEY January 18, 2008; Page W11 “The youth vote is back. With record-level turnout in New Hampshire and Iowa, the 18-to-34 set is being hailed for its involvement in the political process. Sounding more like Rock the Vote than a newspaper of record, the New York Times reported: ... More About: Wall Street , Article , Street , Wall
Generation Y: Exposed, Explored, Explained
2008-02-07 13:33:00 Generation Y: Exposed, Explored, Explained New book highlights successes by members of the newest generation of young adults and offers insights about how to appeal to this group Southern Pines, NC, February 07, 2008 –(PR.com)– Political leaders want their votes. Businesses want their disposable income. Bea Fields ? an internationally renowned leadership consultant and author ? recently completed ... More About: Generation , Generation Y
Y-Talk Radio Interview with Doug Fath of Faithful Investments
2008-02-07 03:00:00 Listen in to one of America’s leading young entrepreneurs, Doug Fath. Doug is Founder and President of Faithful Investments, LLC, a company which focuses on acquiring income producing properties in transitional areas that are on the cutting edge of urban revitalization. Fath is also the Founder of Wealthy Passion.com, which teaches young entrepreneurs how ... More About: Radio , Talk Radio , Interview , Investing , Talk
State-By-State Look At Super Tuesday by The Boston Channel
2008-02-06 14:35:00 Here are a few things which came out of Super Tuesday last night on the Gen Y vote from The Boston Channel . (This entry is to simply report the findings from young voters): Also…I did hear on Fox news yesterday that Gen Y is leaning in the direction of McCain on the Right and Obama on ... More About: State
Obama Video: Young voters energize election
2008-02-05 13:40:00 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHH7s7Hh_n 4 So…do you notice the way Obama interacts with young voters? Do you hear the words “revolution” being mentioned. This video shows exactly why young voters are so attracted to Obama. Millennial Leaders More About: Video , Election , Young , Voters
Younger Folks? Narcissism May Enliven the Workplace
2008-02-03 20:56:00 In The Informed Reader from the Wall Street Journal, October 1, 2007, a bit of research that appeared in The Boston Globe on September 30 says the following: “The narcissism of the younger generation in the work force might be the shot in the arm corporate America needs, even if it is annoying”…The article closes by ... More About: Workplace , Narcissism
The Boomers Had Their Day. Make Way for the Millennials in the Washington P
2008-02-03 19:15:00 Great article in the Washington Post today: The Boomers Had Their Day. Make Way for the Millennials
Studies: Arrogance not rampant among young in USA Today
2008-01-31 02:59:00 Great article today in USA Today : Studies : Arrogance not rampant among young in USA Today. As I have said before: Every generation thinks the next generation is more arrogant and narcissistic than the generation before them. The Gen Y leaders I have met over the last 18 months (and I have met and interviewed about 200) are ... More About: Leadership , Young
Y-Talk Radio Interview with Margaret Regan, Found of the FutureWork Institu
More articles from this author:2008-01-31 02:46:00 Would you like to know how our business and corporate landscape will be shifting in the next 5-10 years as young talent (Gen X and Gen Y) moves into the workforce and into key leadership positions? If so, you don’t want to miss this call with Margaret Regan, Founder of the FutureWork Institute , shares ... More About: Radio , Talk Radio , Leadership , Interview , Talk 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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