It’s the generation that makes employers nervous – so what makes them tick? Virgin VP for customer service Nancy Tichbon offered the following summation of what Generation Y (those born between 1975 and 2000) loves and what it hates:
Generation Y loves:
Personal job satisfaction rather than job security.
Frequently change jobs (for better benefits, more flexibility, opportunities)Process information quickly
Embrace change
Impatient
Excellent multi taskers
Slow to be shocked
Often labelled as disrespectful and cocky
Generation Y hates:
Having to show respect based on position (rather than earned)
Lack of personal input
Red tape
Lack of fun and spirit
Any resistance to innovation
Being patronised
Talent not being recognised