How will the Gen Y workforce change the office climate?

Much has been written about Generation Y, or Millenials. They're also the generation that will comprise 40% of the workforce by 2020. The Wall Street Journal wrote about this subject a few weeks ago, and found that many employers are experiencing higher turnover of Millennials because this group feels that there is too much bureaucracy, not enough communication or utilization of their talents and not enough fun. Gen Y would also like the option to leave the office at 2:00 PM and continue the work day at the local Starbucks. The rub for Boomers is that more companies are jumping through hoops to accommodate Gen Y demands. However, there is more to this than just a new generational attitude; it is also the confluence of the Gen Y bubble, its fresh attitudes and new approaches using explosive new technologies and cloudbased platforms that enable incredible flexibility. Any employer or co-worker who doesn't get this new organizational paradigm is in for a rude awakening.

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