Y in the Workplace

by Lipkin, Nicole A.

• ISBN13: 9781601630711
• ISBN10: 1601630719
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-07-20
• Publisher: Career Pr Inc

Summary

Flip-flops, iPods, MySpace, "Dude," Instant Messaging. Whatever happened to dress shoes, sir/ma'am, in-person meetings, and traditional work etiquette?

Author Biography

Nicole A. Lipkin, PsyD, MBA, is the owner of Equilibria Psychological and Consultation Services, LLC, a group psychology and coaching practice in Philadelphia. She coaches and consults with leaders/executives, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and organizations. Lipkin also provides coaching and training services for Generation Y employees and those who manage them. April J. Perrymore, PsyD, owns an independent psychological practice in Philadelphia. She specializes in working with small-business owners and entrepreneurs. Previously, she was an assistant professor of psychology, teaching, and advising Generation Y.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 11
Preface	p. 12
Flip-Flops and MySpace: Introduction to Gen Y and the Workplace	p. 15
It's All About Me (Okay, and You, Too): Self-Esteem and Generation Y	p. 23
Helicopters, Hoverers, Boomerangs and Parachutes?: Generation Y and Their Parents	p. 51
Gold Stars for Everyone: Motivation and Generation Y	p. 73
Talk 2 Me Instead of Texting Me: Communication and Generation Y	p. 99
I'm the Boss of Me: Work Ethic and Generation Y	p. 127
You Hired Me Because I'm Qualified for the Position, but I'm also a Specialist in Socializing: Generation Y and Relationships	p. 148
Managing Gen Y and Their Moods: Drugs, Attention, and Quarter-Life Crises	p. 168
Politics and Gen Y: Playing the Game Versus Choosing Not to Play the Game	p. 187
The Shoulders of Giants	p. 203
The Final Takeaway	p. 214
References	p. 216
Index	p. 220
About the Author	p. 224
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