Millennials 2.0 Empowering Generation Y When the Millennial generation began entering the workplace a decade ago they were the most technologically savvy and best-educated generation in history. Also known as "Generation Y," they were supremely self-confident with high expectations for themselves. They were going to shake up the work place. And shake it up they did! Millennials 2.0, the follow-up to co-author Dr. Jan Ferri-Reed's best selling book Keeping the Millennials, presents a fresh look at the challenges and opportunities of recruiting, managing and developing Millennial employees. The new book is packed with strategies for recruiting and managing Millennial employees, including tips for: - Building a Millennial-friendly workplace culture. - On-boarding Millennial workers to get them started on the right foot. - Managing and minimizing intergenerational conflict. - Mentoring Millennials for increased motivation and productivity. - Coaching Millennials on their career-limiting behaviors. - Preparing tomorrow's Millennial leaders to assume the reins of power. Millennials 2.0 is a practical, insightful guide to getting the most out of Millennial employees and preparing them for future leadership opportunities. It's the indispensable book for any leader charged with leading Generation Y! For more than 28 years, Dr. Jan Ferri-Reed, President of KEYGroup, has helped numerous organizations create dynamic workplaces that attract, retain, and inspire talented employees. Her expertise, insight, and practical solutions have made Jan a highly sought-after speaker for keynote addresses, seminars, conferences, and workshops. Jan is also the co-author of Keeping the Millennials published by John Wiley in 2009.
About the Author: For over 24 years, Jan Ferri-Reed, the president of KEYGroup, has worked with leaders to create cool workplaces that attract, retain, and get the most from their talent. Her expertise, insight, wisdom, humor, and practical solutions have made Jan a highly sought-after speaker for keynote addresses, seminars, conferences, and workshops. She has brought fresh concepts and effective techniques to executives and audiences around the globe. Client favorites include the following topics: Motivating and Retaining Talent, Keeping Your Keepers, Keys to Creating the Productive, Profitable Workplaces, Why Keep The Ys?, The Keys To Creating Cool Workplaces, Maintaining Resilience. Among the organizations that have engaged Jan to deliver speeches, develop custom presentations, and provide consulting services are: GlaxoSmithKline, Pitney Bowes, PPG Industries, Inc., U.S. Steel Corporation, SAE International, Bristol Myers Squibb, Bayer, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, and MTV Networks. She is the co-author of the recently published book with Dr. Joanne G. Sujansky for John Wiley Publications, Keeping the Millennials: Why Companies are Losing Billions in Turnover to This Generation and What to Do About It. The book explains how Millennials are costing corporations around the globe billions in unnecessary, preventable turnover and provides a proven approach for creating a corporate culture that keeps them on the job and working productively. Jan has been called upon by numerous media sources to provide guidance on leadership practices and productive workplace cultures. She is also an active member of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), the HR Leadership Forum, and Pittsburgh Human Resources Association (PHRA). She has served on the Board of the Association for The Arc and on the Advisory Board of the Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities. Her doctoral work was completed at the University of Pittsburgh where her studies focused in the areas of consultant ethics and organizational development. Additionally, Jan was an adjunct professor to the Human Resources Management Program at LaRoche University. Her energy and sense of purpose translate into winning presentations that audiences applaud. Packed with plenty of take-home value and on-the-job applicability, you can count on Jan's presentations to provide you with the keys to unlock the leader within you, your team, and your organization.