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A 6 page paper that describes Generation Y beginning with who fits in this category. The writer reports the major characteristics of this population and what they expect. Management tips are included. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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in USA Today identified this generation as being born between 1978 and 1989, Huggins with K HR Solutions said they were born between 1982 and 2000 and Cunningham says these
individuals were born after 1978. Do the birth date ranges make a difference? Yes, they do because their birth date tells us when they will enter the work world and
that matters to human resource specialists, to managers and to the CEO of the company or organization. Authors do agree that there are between 70 and 80 million Generation Yers
(Houlihan, 2007; Kehrli & Sopp, 2006; NAS, 2006). One phenomenon in todays work world is that this is the first time in history that four generations are in the
work world at the same time (Frandsen, 2009; Fillion, 2007; Houlihan, 2007). Their titles are: the Silent Generation (also called the Veterans or the Traditionals), Baby Boomers, Generation X and
Generation Y (Frandsen, 2009; Houlihan, 2007). Generation Y is also known as the Millennials (Frandsen, 2009; Coleman, 2008; Hastings, 2008; Cunningham, 2007; NAS, 2006; Armour, 2005). As we consider the
most effective human resource practices for Generation Yers, the Millennials, we should not forget that managers are attempting to manage four different generations, all with very different backgrounds and vastly
different expectations. This requires managers to switch gears and use different management strategies with each generation of employees. Also, Armour (2005) reports there is conflict in some workplaces between the
different generations of employees. These conflicts must be managed. Martin and Tulgan (2001) describe this generation as one who has more self-confidence and self-esteem, the most educated, and tolerant of
diversity. They expect diversity, they are very independent and they have a personal sense of optimism (NAS, 2006). They believe they will be more financially secure than their parents (Martin
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