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67% of Gen-Connect admit that on their very first day on a new job, they'are already thinking about looking for another job!


The end of 9-5?
February 22nd, 2006

I don’t think the current corporate structure will last 20 years; it might be difficult to see it lasting even 10 years. In the meantime, companies are trying all kinds of band-aid solutions to try to attract and retain the first Internet-generation. Over at The Repository of Canton, Ohio, in an article about unique workplaces, I’m quoted as saying: “Companies are struggling to figure out: OK, what do we need to do to attract and retain and create a work environment for this generation who is just so totally unique and different and rejects 9-to-5 and rejects the concept of a cubicle office and completely rejects all the traditional corporate structure that we’ve had in place for so long.”

Read the full article Is Your Work Like This?

One of the more challenging issues that organizations will have to deal with in the next few years is how to successfully integrate “Gen-Y” into the workforce…….. there hasn’t been a lot of thought given as to how to successfully integrate this new and diverse age demographic into the workforce, an issue that is becoming more important with every passing day. The fact is, these kids are unique in more ways than one, and hence, forward thinking executives should take the time to learn how to take advantage of their uniqueness, and how to best manage and motivate them.”

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