A presentation by U21 and E-Learning the other day tackled the multi gen workforce, specifically GenY. They were explaining how their business or learning module/structure/framework can benefit training requirements for this segment. What I like most is that it has a couple of points or call to action on what managers can do to manage GenY.

1.) Use 360 degree Reviews, for them and for their bosses
2.) Run interference, keep office politics out of their way
3.) Focus on relationship with direct supervisor
4.) Give them a lot of space, they are used to being on their own and provide expectations, feedback and open dialogue
5.) You need credibility, they do not respect authority
6.) embrace their input

Although it is not yet complete, I feel it generally has the right concept and context, Everybody engaged in the mudslinging and ranting should focus on how we all move forward. For as they say "There are not enough GenX to fill the retiring Boomers" the next workforce and stake-holders will be majority GenY.

I couple of point for the GenY's though, although you get vindication and satisfaction that you get understood and you get to put on the table how you work and your attitudes, you should remember that it is always a two way street, the higher ups or the other Gens are not suppose to be the only ones to adjust, the GenY must adjust, be flexible and learn to be patient, fight the battles worth fighting and learn the politics, for it is still a social world and this world is not all GenY, learn to play with the Bully and the other kids in the playground.

Most importantly, love your work and be uncompromising of who you are, be firm on your character and integrity. It is what will define you. Focus on implementation and results, as with everything, specially in the corporate world, results will speak for itself.

Have fun and treat each day in the corporate world as a challenge and a adventure !

As I was reading a post on the "Building a Smarter Planet" Blog by Sacha Chua titled "Smarter employees and a smarter planet". I have been following Sacha on her blog for some time now and I just so happen to come across a post be her on the smarter planet blog. Anyways, I believe in her advocacy and I totally relate to it. I specially like it when she said "Even new employees can help build a smarter company. Even new employees can help build a smarter planet."

Also a good advice from her for both new employees and managers is

"If you're a new employee, stay in touch with the reasons you liked the job offer, and discover new reasons to be passionate about what you do. If you work with or manage new employees, help them stay engaged by connecting them with people who are passionate about their work, and help them harness their passion and infect others with their energy."

I believe that managers or people who are in the position to mentor, mold and guide human resources of a organization/corporation should focus on relationships  and engagement, being connected with your subordinates and peers helps in the overall performance of the entire team and organization while making TRUST as the foundation for all.

As a new and old employee, continue to challenge the status qou, continue to ask, continue to evolve. As a manager, build engaging relationships, build trust between both ends.