It was requested that I post this article that recently appeared in our Newsletter. Enjoy!

What do I do with Them?

Managing Gen Y professionals can be challenging for employers who don't understand this younger generation.  Below are five tips every manager should know in order to get the best performance results from their Gen Y employees.

1. Recognize & Reward Their Efforts:  They crave regular feedback and rewards.
2. Offer Competitive Salaries:  They expect to be fairly compensated for their hard work and education.
3. Be Technically Savvy:  They are the "Internet Generation" and need access to up-to-date technology tools.
4. Build Personal Relationships:  They need to be mentored and coached.
5. Provide Challenging Work with a Purpose:  They need to feel that they are working towards a higher purpose due to their high-achievement nature.

(By Ron Giles, Safari Solutions, HR Consultant)