Comments on: Reinvent the day job for Generation X & Y

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By: CECIL

CECIL — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:16:25 +0000

We want to be appreciated. We have all the energy in the world to put behind our company if they appreciate us. We think of sleep as something you find within a “week” not a “day”. We want support because we’ve come into adulthood with an entrepreneurial spirit. We want a seat at the table no matter what level of the company that table is in. Lastly I will add is that we need freedom. Freedom to surprise and impress. Freedom to be able to work with a smile and not be looked at as the slacker or person that’s not fully invested. Freedom to discover new practices and the ability to be able think outside the box and knowing this kind of risk taking is sought after.

By: Dave Sohigian

Dave Sohigian — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:07:10 +0000

I agree that Gen X/Y have different requirements than older generations, but Generation X (born 1961-1981) and Generation Y (born 1982-200?) are also very different from each other. It's important to understand that the midlife Gen X'ers grew up in a world where they learned individualism and survival were the keys to success. Generation Y (aka Millennials), born after 1982 when Boomers started to raise children experienced a very different childhood. They are the "everyone gets a trophy" generation and have higher expectations for involvement from managers and co-workers. Gen X'ers are fine to be left alone after being told what to do. Gen Y need more support and encouragement. Gen X enjoy collaboration but don't like getting caught up in corporate collectivism. Gen Y like to work as long-lasting teams who support each other. Because of these, and other, differences, it is important to understand the work-styles and expectations of each generation. Although many members of each generation may not fit the description, it is amazing how often they do, especially in organizational situations. Dave Sohigian TheGenXFiles.com

By: Nejat Sassounes

Nejat Sassounes — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:14:10 +0000

I couldn’t agree with these sentiments more, Ed, and I am thankful to work for a company that has these principles at the helm, not to mention the fact that we all get to work in a fun, unique atmosphere.

Here’s to the future and to our generation running the show…it’s happening faster than we realize.

By: Lindsey Nelson

Lindsey Nelson — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:26:31 +0000

I would have to agree with what’s been said -

Having a fun yet engaging and encouraging work place is the key to having happy employees. Happy employees are going to do better work and at a better turn around time.

I speak with so many friends that “hate” their job – meanwhile I’m talking about how much fun we’re have while being successful. I feel a strong connection to the people on my team and often times it doesn’t even feel like work, it feels like we are a group of friends looking to take on any challenge or mission.

Another aspect that I love, and i feel every company should invest in, is the opportunity to share and grow. Our company has taught me that its okay to be yourself and in doing so has helped me grow career wise as well as personally wise.

I can truly say that there isn’t a day that goes by where i don’t look forward to coming to work.

By: Meaghan Olson

Meaghan Olson — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:26:04 +0000

Gen X/Y appreciate continuing education and staying on top of the trends that matter to our career. We want employers to facilitate that.

We also don’t want to be defined by a single job description.

I don’t want to be just a writer and stuck in a corner to sharpen pencils and write. I want the opportunity to develop Web sites and research best designs and dig into search…

We have talents outside our specific career paths. We need our jobs to be multifaceted because we are.

Before I came to Total Attorneys, I was stuck in cubes typing away at lawyers’ offices, in corners writing/editing copy at publishing companies, and barked at in newsrooms.

Bosses and directors made the laws of order. And the laws were out of touch with the people who actually produced the work and products. In many employees opinions, the laws were actually hurting their company and their products.

I’m so happy to be out of those bureaucratic messes.

Like others have said, I couldn’t imagine working anywhere else. I am the most fulfilled employee I’ve ever been.

By: Beth Bond

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By: Beth Bond

Beth Bond — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:18:39 +0000

Another amazing thing about the kind of culture Total Attorneys has created is the incentive-based referral program. Who knows who would be perfect for your companies culture more than your employees?

This gives them the opportunity to work alongside friends and get up every morning that much more excited to come into the office.

In a sense you’re creating more than just a workforce of people that are happy and productive but a network of friends and family who are all working towards the same goals. How empowering is that?

By: Larry Gasik

Larry Gasik — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:54:21 +0000

To me â€“ it is about enjoying life. Iâ€™m going to go wherever Iâ€™m happiest and most comfortable. Iâ€™ll make sacrifices to do so. If it means I have a two hour commute one way to work some place I like, Iâ€™ll make that sacrifice. It makes working more enjoyable, Iâ€™ll do my job more efficiently.
You talked about having youtube and Facebook open â€“ I see it a lot. But what happens is that gets passed around the office. It gives employees something to laugh about. That in turn builds a relationship between the co-workers, and makes them look forward to coming to work every day. It helps because I know when I have a bad day â€“ one of the people I talk to regularly can see that, and know what will make me laugh. Maybe itâ€™s a funny video, or a reference to an old joke. It just makes coming to work easier.

By: Colleen Dorn

Colleen Dorn — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:53:37 +0000

Watching this video it reminds me of the jobs Iâ€™ve had before that could have thrived if they followed the guidelines that Ed just spoke about. Many people today work hard and rarely see anything in return for this. I think one of the reason Generation X and Y are misunderstood is not because they are â€œlazyâ€ but because they feel as though if they work hard why canâ€™t they play hard as well? With this company, everyone matters. To the CEO to the person that cleans out the fridge at the end of each day. Everyoneâ€™s opinion matterâ€™s here. I canâ€™t think of any company today that you can actually say this and MEAN IT. Like a previous post, I canâ€™t see myself (or want to) working anywhere else.