generation xy: like how they work - work how they like?

Generation XYLike how they work -Work how they like?

1100 locations | 500 cities | 85 countries

Presented by: Name | Date: Date

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