Y, Oh, Y, Delilah: Generations Apart
Posted by Amitai Givertz on Tue, Feb 27, 2007
While researching stuff for a presentation on the multigenerational workforce I have come across all sorts of interesting material from a surprising array of sources. Here are some gems from Deloitte Consulting who consistently produce invaluable research, if you’re a Boomer that is:
Generational Talent Management Strategies to Attract and Engage Generation Y in the U.S. Banking & Securities Industries focuses on the financial services industry but as you read it through it becomes clear that the references could apply to any number of industries.
Corporate Brain Drain – this is arguably the single most concerning impediment to long-term sustainable growth…The contributing forces are familiar: an aging talent pool combined with a diminishing pipeline. Further compounding this issue is a changing market landscape that requires new perspectives and skills. To remain competitive, executives in banking and securities [read healthcare or what-have-you] must overcome past negative perceptions created by self-interested employers and market their brand to their newest workforce consumer – Generation Y.
Gen Y: Connecting Across the Generations for Effective Results is a quick read that accompanied a podcast by the same title. You can listen to here or download it as an MP3 file…
As Generation Y dives into the workforce, one thing is becoming abundantly clear: these young people are different. Their motivation, their technical sophistication, and their demand for respect and responsibility are leaving many company executives to wonder: “What should we do with Generation Y?”
Also from Leah Reynolds, Stan Smith and the Deloitte crew:
Good stuff and more to come. Stay posted.