To understand the work preferences of
generation Y.
Examples of this could include using the technological knowledge of
Generation Y to educate and support older generations, while using the skills and experiences available through the loyalty of the baby boomers--an invaluable wealth of expertise to transfer knowledge in mentorship programmes (Blythe et al, 2008).
What differences exist between Baby Boomers, Generation X, and
Generation Y in response to organizational change?
Keywords:
Generation Y; management strategies; workplace behaviour
In order to understand the characteristics of
Generation Y, it is useful to understand the characteristics of other generational groupings currently employed in the healthcare workforce.
Rsearchers, supervisors, and human resource professionals have long struggled with perfecting management strategies for employees, made more difficult by the presence of distinct personalities of the three most prevalent working generations, namely the Baby Boomers (born between the years 1946 and 1964), Generation X (born between 1965 and 1979), and
Generation Y (born between 1980 and 2000).
This article explores the difference in assigned levels of workplace motivation and happiness between federal government workforce members of
Generation Y versus Generation X and Baby Boomers.
JC Penney chief marketing officer Mike Boylson said: "It's the perfect marriage of two of
Generation Y's favourite things - technology and shopping.