Utilizing A New

Generation

Presented By Leah Bothamley

The New Employee

Gen-Y Perception

Too Individualistic

Not Committed to Employers

Act Entitled/Spoiled

Not Professional“Of course I brought My resume-

It’s tattooed Right here.”

Issues Facing Generation YExternal Largest workplace

Generation Gap in history Employment uncertainty

Internal Having a lack of respect

for traditional practices and protocols

Tech dependency

Neediness for “Instant Access”

When your clothes are

done…I’ll txt ya! LOL

“Anyone who says Gen Y is lazy, unmotivated, or can’t be a

professional, simply doesn't get Gen Y.”

-Jamie Yarrow, President of Terra Resort Group

Different Priorities Different Personalities

A new Attitude toward work

“Where I work is not as important as what I do”

“Working for a company for 40 years indicates a career stall”

“Pay is not my top priority”

Identifies loyalty with effort, not tenure

Prefers wide-ranging experiences

Embraces extroversion

Gen Y vs. Boomers

Companies Who Y-Size Benefit

Increased productivity

Lower labor costs

Consistency

Final Thoughts

Our generation is creating ripples in the business world and may ultimately be

altering the traditional business environment. Be prepared to face bias

but look forward to exploring new opportunities.