generation xy: like how they work - work how they like?
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Generation XYLike how they work -Work how they like?
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Overview
What are the challenges of managing generation Y in the workplace?
What do we know about them?
Why are they different to their older colleagues?
How do the relate to their future workplace?
Generation X
Born 1966-1977
Transformed the ‘office’ as we know it today and our relation to work
Typically occupy management positions today
Offices are a commodity for them
Not always at ease in open offices
Generation X
Generation X: 1966-1977Work Ethic / Values: - Eliminate the task
- Self-reliance- Want structure/direction- Sceptical
Communications: - Direct- Immediate
Work is….: - A difficult challenge- A contract
Feedback & Rewards: - How am I doing?- Freedom = best reward
Leadership Style: - Everyone is the same- Challenge others- Ask why
Messages that motivate:
- Do it your way- Forget the rules
Interactive Style: - Entrepreneur Work & Family Life: Balance
Generation Y
Born 1980-2000
AKA: ‘Workplace Divas’, ‘Millenials’ & ‘Generation Y Not’!
Open space environment is not a surprise. (school & university)
They are strongly team-focused, collaborative, and seek meaning in work and opportunity to learn
Generation Y
Generation Y: 1980-2000Work Ethic / Values: - What’s next
- Multitasking
- Tenacity
- Entrepreneurial
- Goal oriented
Communications: -Email
- Voicemail
Work is….: - A means to an end
- Fulfilment
Feedback & Rewards:
-Whenever I want it as the push of a button
- Meaningful work
Leadership Style: - The young leaders century
Messages that motivate:
- Working with other bright, creative people
Interactive Style: - Participative Work & Family Life:
Balance
21st Century Workplace
The 21st century workplace has changed beyond recognition due to:
Flexible working arrangements
Increase in virtual working
Greater engagement in cross border and cross cultural working and working across different time zones
Blurring of the work and social boundaries as a result of technological innovation
21st Century Workplace
Rise of eastern economies such as China and India
Increase in networking professionally and socially
Engaging in meaningful working relationships with clients and developing rapport
Flatter organisational structures
Greater emphasis on social and environmental issues
Generation Y wants…
A workplace that's like them:
urban, flexible, collaborative, environmentally sensitive and unconventional
32% prefer breakout spaces over conventional meeting rooms
Generation Y Embraces technology
They are the most technology-fluent, multi-tasking, adaptable and team-oriented group in history
44% expect companyvirtual meetings
Social media
40% expect access to social networking sites
49% expect access to wikipedia or company wikis
Flexible working
The generation Y is a flexible workforce with a high level of mobility
56% prefer to work flexibly and chose when to work
Environment
Unlike Generation X, Gen Y has been found to have a far higher level of awareness about corporate social responsibilities and the environment
96% want an environmentally aware workplace
Social spaces
* Based on Regus figures
Going to work is about meeting people and socialising within the working community
The Generation Y is a sporty and social generation
44% want sport and social facilities on site
Collaboration
The workplace must support both formal and informal collaborative engagement and interaction
Collaborative: 41% of the Generation Y
prefers to have access to a team space
Own desk
The Generation Y privileges access to their own desk rather than desk sharing or hot desking (hoteling)
79% prefer to be mobile rather than
static workers
Location
Generation Y prefers workplaces:
In an urbanised location
Access to social and commercial facilities
Good public infrastructure
Ability to use public transport
Commuting
The UK: a nation of walkers
The US and India: The car comes first
China: Public transport is a prime choice
40% of the Generation Y would like to take their car
to go to work, 20% by public transport and 18%
walking!
Agility@Work
Researched best in class workplaces
Summary
Generation X: 1966-1977
Issue Solution
Too late to be natives but savvy with technology. Prime contenders for flexible working
Open to change and used to working flexibly. Best group to introduce new workstyles.
Generation Y: 1980-2000Issue Solution
Experienced PCs in the home and at college Some learning with technology. First digitally literate group to arrive in the workplace.
Open to and indeed expect radical workplace solutions. Very suited to activity based working and advanced technology.
What are the challenges of managing generation Y in the workplace?
What do we know about them?
Why are they different to their older colleagues?
How do the relate to their future workplace?
Final thoughts