Liyana_Adila by NurAdilaAmran

What is Generation Y?

POWEROFTWO — 2014-05-06 17:09:30 UTC

Born in the mid-1980's and later, Generation Y legal professionals are in their 20s and are just entering the workforce.

With numbers estimated as high as 70 million, Generation Y (also known as the Millennials) is the fastest growing segment of today’s workforce.

As law firms compete for available talent, employers cannot ignore the needs, desires and attitudes of this vast generation.

Common traits that define Generation Y

POWEROFTWO — 2014-05-06 17:11:30 UTC

1.Tech-Savvy

2.Family-Centric

3.Achievement-Oriented

4.Team-Oriented

5. Attention-Craving

1. Tech-Savvy

POWEROFTWO — 2014-05-06 17:13:48 UTC

Generation Y grew up with technology and rely on it to perform their jobs better. Armed with BlackBerrys, laptops, cellphones and other gadgets.

Generation Y is plugged-in 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This generation prefers to communicate through e-mail and text messaging rather than face-to-face contact.

Besides, they prefers webinars and online technology to traditional lecture-based presentations.

2. Family-Centric

POWEROFTWO — 2014-05-06 17:15:53 UTC

The fast-track has lost much of its appeal for Generation Y who is willing to trade high pay for fewer billable hours, flexible schedules and a better work/life balance.

Others may seen as they lacking commitment, discipline and drive.

Generation Y legal professionals have a different vision of workplace expectations and prioritize family over work.

3. Achievement-Oriented

POWEROFTWO — 2014-05-06 17:18:47 UTC

Pampered by parents who did not want to make the mistakes of the past generation.

Generation Y is confident, ambitious and achievement-oriented.

They have high expectations of their employers, seek out new challenges and are not afraid to question authority.

Generation Y wants meaningful work and a solid learning curve.

4. Team-Oriented

POWEROFTWO — 2014-05-06 17:21:33 UTC

As children, Generation Y participated in team sports, play groups and other group activities.

They value teamwork and seek the input and affirmation of others.

Part of a no-person-left-behind generation, Generation Y is loyal, committed and wants to be included and involved.

5. Attention-Craving

POWEROFTWO — 2014-05-06 17:24:29 UTC

Generation Y craves attention in the forms of feedback and guidance.

They appreciate being kept in the loop and seek frequent praise and reassurance.

Generation Y may benefit greatly from mentors who can help guide and develop their young careers.

Wow! Very knowledgeable.

POWEROFTWO — 2014-05-06 17:30:10 UTC

Easy to understand.

POWEROFTWO — 2014-05-06 17:35:52 UTC