What does Gen Y Worry About?
Job security, drug abuse and housing affordability came in as issues number two, three and four for the younger cohort. In contrast, the older cohort ranked these issues far below cost of living, which came in at number two, followed closely by security/terrorism, politics/government, the economy and education.
What are Gen Y values?
They value family, personal connection, and loyalty. They seek out the genuine and are repulsed by phony. They are famously optimistic and believe in the possibility of change. They advocate for the environment and social justice.
How do you bridge generation gap in nursing?
By Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, CSP, FAAN
- Acknowledge and appreciate differences: One group isn’t right, wrong, or better than the other.
- Promote intergenerational discussion: Each nurse wants to have a say in the way things are done at work.
- Adopt the attitude of collegiality: Focus on commonalities rather than differences.
Why are generational issues in nursing important?
When each generation is appreciated for the strengths they bring to the team, generational diversity will lead to a synergy that brings the team to a much higher level of performance (Hobbs et al., 2005). Facilitating the growth and development of staff is an important nursing leadership function.
What does the nurse manager need to know about generational differences in the nursing workforce?
Conclusion: Acknowledgement of generational characteristics provides the nurse manager with strategies which focus on mentoring and motivation; communication, the increased use of technology and the ethics of nursing, to bridge the gap between generations of nurses and to increase nursing workforce cohesion.
What events impacted Millennials?
Most Notable Historical Events: Millennials
| Rank | Millennials | Survey % |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sept.11 | 86% |
| #2 | Obama election | 47% |
| #3 | Iraq/Afghanistan wars | 24% |
| #4 | Gay marriage | 19% |
What events shaped the millennial generation?
Millennials were shaped by the Great Recession, 9/11, and the expansion of social media and the internet, according to Kasasa. Millennials recently beat the baby boomers in terms of population and currently stand as the largest generation, Pew states.
What is generational diversity in nursing?
Today’s nursing workforce is made up of staff and nursing leaders from four different generational cohorts. Generational diversity, including workforce differences in attitudes, beliefs, work habits, and expectations, has proven challenging for nursing leaders.
How can nurse leaders and managers bridge the generational differences in the workplace?
Acknowledgement of generational characteristics provides the nurse manager with strategies which focus on mentoring and motivation; communication, the increased use of technology and the ethics of nursing, to bridge the gap between generations of nurses and to increase nursing workforce cohesion.
How do you attract Gen Y employees?
Gen Y individuals look for jobs that allow them the freedom to be creative and autonomous. As a small business you are likely to be able to allow employees to be creative with minimal constraint. Small businesses should use that advantage to attract Gen Y workers.
How do you motivate Generation Y?
Generation Y wants stock options as a monetary reward and values feedback as a nonmonetary reward. Members of this generation are motivated by skills training, mentoring, feedback and the workplace culture. They respond to recognition from the boss, time off and flexible schedules as rewards.
What does Generation Y want in the workplace?
They are looking for a good work-life balance, flexible working hours and strong diversity policies. They also expect to rise rapidly through the organization and move up the ladder very fast. Corporate Responsibilities have to meet the expectations of the Millennials or they will leave their employer.