Not every young woman aspires to get def mad props by wearing as little as possible. As much as the pop media would like you to believe that only wafer-thin scantily dressed Gen Y’s are attention worthy, there is a complete counter fashion revolution that is gaining steam as this excellent article by Mark Earley, [...]
Minimum Wage Hike Not Helping Teen Job Seekers
It doesn’t take a PhD in economics to know that each time the government forces employers to increase wages, those who suffer the most are the very ones these programs are designed to help. Like tampering with the gentle balance of Mother Nature, it is unwise to mess around with the gentle balance of a [...]
Advice for a Gen Y Job Hopper, and Employers
I came across this post on CNN Money from Senior Writer Anne Fisher of “Ask Annie” fame, where a young Ivy League graduate is seeking advice on whether to make a career change after just three months in his first job because he feels his job has become too routine. Fisher’s reply is excellent, but [...]
“Are We Having Fun Yet, Boss?”
My August Whys News eZine article is about the importance Generation Y places on having fun at work and on the job, and how adding fun to your workplace can boost productivity and help reduce turnover. However, measuring fun is rather abstract and nebulous, as the Fun-O-Meter has yet to be invented. Laughter is certainly [...]
Now That’s The Way to Manage Gen Y!
Every once in a while you come across a story of a baby boomer or Gen X’er who ‘gets it’. They’ve discovered that the secret to recruiting, training, managing, motivating, and retaining Gen Y (Generation Why) employees is actually no secret at all. It simply boils down to leadership, setting high standards, getting in the [...]
My View from the Fifty
It’s a big day for me. I’m in Seattle celebrating with my youngest daughter and her husband, married just five weeks ago. To see my present to them, click here. Maybe there’s something contained within that will inspire you, or the Gen Whys you love and cherish. God speed, Eric