#Gen Y
Lack of millennial home ownership results in rejected business loans
Nearly half (44%) of Gen Y (also referred to as millennials) small businesses have applied for finance in the last year and more than a third (39%) of those applications were declined. This is according to the latest findings from the MYOB Business Monitor. The report, which explores the state of play of 1,000 Australian […]
Battle of the Ages: Ageism in the Workforce
Workplaces today are acutely aware of important issues surrounding the gender pay gap, but what about the battle of the ages? Young vs. old, tech-know-how vs. life-experience – is there room for both? Who is front and centre of this age-old war (pun intended), and is there an opportunity for individuals of all ages to […]
How Can Employers Engage the YouTube Gen?
The workplace is changing. By 2025, 75 per cent of the workforce will be made up of millennials. For employers and business leaders, empathising and engaging with this generation is vital. We’ve all heard the jokes about entitled millennials with an unhealthy avocado toast obsession. Yet they’re fast becoming an influential presence in the corporate […]
Four modern marketing roads that will lead your business into the millennial heartland
In the marketing and advertising world, younger markets or audiences have always been notoriously difficult to crack. Their loyalty is critical to the future success of any brand, and yet they can be the most resistant to persuasion. And in the case of Millennials, it gets even tougher. Is your business struggling to reach and […]
In with the new: attracting next-gen leaders
Attracting and retaining the next generation of leaders is an increasing challenge not limited to any one sector, due largely to Gen Y (aka millennials) having different expectations for their careers. Job loyalty is far less of a consideration for young workers, making it difficult to retain talent. In fact, 50% of Gen Y believe every job […]
How your SMB can avoid digital overload by strategically embracing new technologies
A common symptom of the 21st century is the reliance on a digital productivity tools…often to the point where the users become inefficient. Sound like an oxymoron? Recent research by Nitro shows Australians aged 18 to 25 (Gen Y) are over-reliant on email, apps, social media and cloud technology, and thus new productivity pitfalls are emerging. The research found specifically that nearly nine […]
Serve and Vollie: how Matthew Boyd’s start-up is streamlining Australia’s volunteer sector
Launched in November, last year, Melbourne start-up Vollie is breaking down barriers to tech-savvy millennials engaging in volunteer work. In addition to satisfying the demand for skilled labour from not-for-profits, including charities and social enterprises, co-founder and managing director Matthew Boyd said the online platform is helping professionals progress their careers and companies demonstrate their corporate […]
Three strategies for recruiting and retaining the best talent in the digital technology age
Australian businesses are facing an uphill battle when it comes to recruitment and retaining the best talent. A recent Robert Half report revealed a key challenge, with the majority (57%) of HR managers missing out on qualified candidates because of lengthy hiring processes. While recruiting the right talent is difficult, retaining talent is the next battle. […]
Speaking to Gen Y – what’s the cost of getting it wrong?
It’s no secret that Gen Y is not like any preceding generation. They have grown up as digital natives with technology and social platforms a key part of their lives. The challenge this presents for companies is developing a personal business-to-consumer relationship with them when they don’t want to speak to you or come into […]
Business cards: relic or timeless?
Unlike its analogue cousins, the business card is proving to be harder to shake.
Young Australians worried about job opportunities
Forget the stereotypes you’ve heard about lazy millennials who don’t want to work – young Australians are becoming increasingly concerned about their ability to find a job and achieve their career goals after high school.
Millennial employees changing face of business travel
Travel has long been a staple of doing business, but millennial employees are changing the way it’s done.
How to get the most from Gen Y workers
Often called the ‘Me Generation’, Gen Y has been tagged by many employers as a group of workers who ‘want it all without having to work for it’.
State of the digital economy
From shiny new devices to speedy software and the rise of the cloud, there’s more technology to help businesses succeed than ever. Yet Australian business operators are still hesitant to embrace it.
The secrets of Best Employer winners
If the stereotype is to be believed, Gen Ys are lazy and apathetic – but new research has found that engagement among young workers mirrors that of their older counterparts.
Time to give Gen Y a break
The much-maligned Gen Y ask why it’s so hard to get a foot in the door, and employers ask why kids these days are so lazy, but feel so entitled.
Gen Y: We’re not as scary as we look
Don’t be too quick to dismiss Gen Y workers as being not up to the job. You’re likely to see more innovation and creativity from them than any other employee.
How to motivate Gen-Y employees
Money’s not enough to keep Gen Y motivated and productive. So what do these folks really want?
More savings but more debt for Gen Y
Generation Y has excellent saving skills but more debt than ever before, according to new research by REST Industry Super.
Gen Y not difficult, Baby Boomers problematic in the workplace
Managers find Gen Y staff easier to work with than the challenge of Baby Boomers, according to research conducted by Leadership Management Australasia (LMA).
Fast start for Gen Y dream team
Brisbane born company Reload Media has nabbed a place in BRW’s Fast Starters list for 2011, on top of ranking 19 in the Startup Smart Awards earlier this year.
1 in 4 Gen X & Y access work email on their mobiles
Gen X and Y are increasingly taking their work mobile, with 25 percent using their mobile phone to access work emails on the go, according to a new survey.
74% of Gen-X employees willing to pay out of their own pocket for training
74 percent of Gen-X employees are willing to spend their own money on upgrading their skills, instead of waiting for employers to provide training, compared to 72 percent of Gen-Y employees and 68 percent of Baby Boomers.
Holiday deprived Australians branded “Generation Stress”
A new survey conducted by travel service comapny Expedia has exposed young Australians to be holiday deprived and fearful of taking all their annual leave.