Manager / Employee Sweet Spot

September 15, 2008

The larger the intersection of what a manager needs and what an employee is interested in, the happier that working relationship is likely to be. But that’s not enough. Both sides need to give a little (and sometimes a lot) to create a realistic, healthy and sustainable working relationship.

Gen Y and Boundaries (or lack thereof) – Part 3

September 8, 2008

In addition to broad boundaries regarding time, place and information sharing, Gen Y’s have broad boundaries around relationships (with parents, friends, managers and executives. How does that play out in the work place?

Gen Y and Boundaries (or lack thereof) – Part 2

September 1, 2008

Gen Y’s have their own fairly broad boundaries regarding what personal information they will and will not share. Will they make your proud or embarrass you? Probably, a bit of both.

Gen Y and Boundaries (or Lack thereof) — Part 1

August 24, 2008

Gen Y’s can work (and play) any time and anywhere. Do the work day and work place requirements of many organizations add value and increase efficiency & effectiveless for this flexibility seeking generation?

Introduction to Onboarding Gen Y

August 16, 2008

I taught at the University of Washington for eleven years.  As much as I treasured watching students succeed in my classroom, I reveled most from seeing them succeed in their first “real” job. The concept for Onboarding Gen Y was born out of listening to the changing tenor of applicant and new hire stories from [...]

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Our Mission

Onboarding Gen Y prepares new-to-market Gen Y employees to successfully enter the workplace and helps guide organizations to effectively hire, welcome, retain and enable these employees to exceed expectations.
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Organizations

Much has been written lately about Gen Y. We read about how they want to do "good" in the world; how they seem to be delaying adulthood, and how challenging it has been for companies to attract, retain and manage these employees. Sound familiar? Read more...

Career Launchers

Are you a college junior, senior, recent grad or first time job changer who is ready to find your place in the professional world, but having trouble making decisions or getting started? Or are you the entrepreneurial type with a great idea, but no plan? Read more...