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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

And I do understand that money does not buy happiness, etc etc, but we do heroes, mentors and models of good behavior. Those of us who have been in the workforce for a longer period of time owe it to ourselves to help them, mentor them and encourage them. Do you have a goal in mind for your career?

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Attracting Millennials: Understanding What Millennials Want in a Career

Office Dynamics

Companies can offer employees more flexibility by starting to measure employee performance using milestone accomplishments and long-term goal setting instead of who puts in the most hours. To attract millennials, offer flex time, telecommuting days and additional vacation time contingent on their work performance.