The 5 Fears that Keep Senior Leaders From Enjoying Generation Y

Bea Fields — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:04:34 -0400

I am convinced that the quality of our living is directly proportional to the quality of our relationships, and it is not uncommon for our relationships to suffer when we are fearful or we feel threated by another person or group of people.

Helicopter Parents on the College Campus: Strategies to Help Ease Transition Pains

Bea Fields — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:55:33 -0400

I was speaking with a College Admissions Director last week. He was telling me story after story about the flood of calls from parents about everything from roommate disputes to asking for vacation time off to wanting the telephone numbers of the professors of their adult children who are getting ready to head off to college for the first time.

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Bea Fields — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:54:15 -0400

Recruiting Generation Y: 15 Questions You Will Most Probably Be Asked During a Gen Y Interview

Bea Fields — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:18:23 -0400

As Generation Y emerges into the workforce, there are a few things you can expect to see and questions you will hear. Here are the biggies:

1) Mom and dad will be highly involved in the interview process and the annual performance review. Remember, those of us who are Baby Boomers are also called Helicopter Parents for a reason. Be ready to offer parents a tour or a private website to get questions answered.

Are You Giving Generation Y a Reason to Stay?

Bea Fields — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:26:17 -0400

Everyone is talking about how to attract and then keep Gen Y, and the knee jerk reaction to keeping a superstar is to throw money, a vacation abroad or another week off to keep them on board. While these incentives often work short-term, it is well known that these perks don’t keep people around for the long haul.

Leadership Lessons We Can Learn From Generation Y

Bea Fields — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:38:21 -0400

Over the last ten days, I have been interviewed by about a dozen or so talk show hosts…talking
about the topic of Gen Y in the workplace, and I have had a lot to talk
about and think about.

As I am going around the country, speaking about Gen Y, people are
now calling me a Gen Y Evangelist…spreading the good word about this
great generation. And, as I lay out the details about Gen Y and their amazing
skills and contributions, I seem to be met by Boomers and Gen Xers who appear to have not just a chip but a 200 pound boulder on their shoulders
about Gen Y.

You May Be a Helicopter Parent If...

Bea Fields — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:53:17 -0400

I was speaking with an HR Director last week. He was at a cocktail party, and
a 23 year old young man whose father is a close friend of his walked up. The HR
Director told the young man how excited he was that he was applying to work for
his company. The young man looked puzzled. As it turns out, the 23 year old had
not applied for the job…his father had applied on his behalf. I had to say I
burst out in laughter. Later, I thought “You know…this may not be so funny.”

Marketing to Generation Y: The Experience Culture

Bea Fields — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:35:23 -0400

How Do You Attract and Retain Generation Y? Learn From Google, Intuit and Disney

Bea Fields — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:12:05 -0400

Generation Y (the young men and women born after 1977) are different
from other generations in many respects, from their political views to
the careers they choose (or don't choose). Their presence in the
workplace is truly making an impact, causing employers to worry, fret
and scratch their heads, and asking, "What do I do to attract the
20-something worker, and once I have them, how do I keep them?"

Helicopter Parents: Are You Hovering Over the Workplace?

Bea Fields — Tue, 27 May 2008 07:16:30 -0400

It’s that time of year. College seniors
from around the world are graduating, and they are hitting the career
world looking for a job. And the interesting thing is that most are not
doing it alone. Many parents are by their Gen Y’s side and not just for
support and to be a sounding board. If you are a helicopter parent who
is hovering over your adult child’s job hunt and interview process, you
may be hurting your child’s professional development and their chances
to land the job.