Mar 8, 2010
Alexandra Levit’s Observations on Gen-Y
Alexandra Levit is the author of some incredible books like They Don’t Teach Corporate in College and New Job, New You. Safe to say, she’s pretty familiar with Gen-Y in the workplace.
Alex brings up some great points:
- Gen-Y wants to be doing meaningful work right away.
- Gen-Y loves their flex time and is interested in achieving work-life balance.
- Gen-Y isn’t really into hierarchy – they don’t want to be quiet because they’re junior – they’re eager to share their ideas.
- Gen-Y is really into social responsibility.
What do you think? Is there anything she touched on that you disagree with?
Connect with Alexandra Levit
Blog: Alexandra Levit’s Water Cooler Wisdom
Twitter: @alevit
As a Gen Y’er I hope managers dont take your description of them as a rule. What you miss about Gen-Y is that we will do work as a means to an end… but expect us to be doing something bigger and better on our Free time, I wouldn’t work for a company that wants to tie my hands behind my back.
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