A Study of Generation Y in the Workplace: Values, Leadership, and Decision-Making

Presented By

Robin Buckholtz Hollis, Ed.D

Overview of the Study• Purpose

By 2020; Generation Y (born between 1981-2002) will be the largest demographic and will be the leaders within the workplace for at least 40 years. Leaders & practioners need to understand the values, attitudes, and beliefs in order to attract, retain, and develop this workforce.

• Research Questions• Study Design• Methodology

Findings

• GenY Cohort Needs…• GenY Cohort Demonstrates…• GenY Cohort Leads & Makes Workplace

Decisions… *Spirituality influences leadership & workplace decision-making.

Implications For Practioners• Connect recruiting to Mission

– sustainability– “walk the talk”

• Collaborative Mindset– self-directed teams, project work, cross-functional teams, open organizational

design.

• Diversity and Inclusiveness– “Cultural Agility” – workplace spirituality

• Continuous Learning Opportunities– all levels, varying experiential activities.

• Refocus Reward Systems– Recognize & reward authenticity, creativity, autonomy.

• Next Steps in Research– ORG IQ– Collaboratory

Annie McKee, PhDSenior Fellow

Program DirectorPennCLO Executive Doctoral Program

Graduate School of EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania

+1.267.918.2103mckee@upenn.edu

PennCLO – Executive Doctoral Program

Robin B. Hollis, Ed.D, MBAClass of 2012

Founder & PresidentThe Hollis Collaborative

+480.242.7178robin.b.hollis@gmail.com

Thank You!