Archives: June 2008

Does Gen Y Get a Bad Rap?

Posted by: Liz Ryan on June 27, Categories:

No really, this Gen Y crowd is different, the logic goes. They don't have a work ethic. They're self-centered. There's even a theory as to why this should be: their...

Getting Fired for Being a Slob

Posted by: Patricia O'Connell on June 26, Categories:

Looks like the post on Overdressing for Success struck a chord. Take a look at a case study we did about someone who got fired for underdressing. Who was right?...

Is This the New Way to Look for a Job?

Posted by: Patricia O'Connell on June 26, Categories:

There's an MIT grad in New York City wearing a sign announcing he's for hire and handing out his resume to passersby. Judging from the photo, he looks to be...

Your Take on the Issues

Posted by: Jennifer Fishbein on June 25, Categories:

On LinkedIn last week, Patricia O'Connell posted the question, "How do you deal with generational and cultural issues at work?" In response, some of you explained how you embrace differences...

Do Manners Matter?

Posted by: Patricia O'Connell on June 25, Categories:

I'm not a golf fan, but of course even I've heard of Gary Player, the South African champion, golf course designer, real estate entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Many athletes have foundations,...

Millennial Potential

Posted by: David Stillman and Lynne Lancaster on June 24, Categories:

With summer underway, workplaces are welcoming summer interns and recent graduates are starting that first job. But few realize these smiling new faces are part of a whole new generation...

Overdressed for Success?

Posted by: Patricia O'Connell on June 23, Categories:

One of the gripes about Gen Y (yes, there are a lot, and yes, many of them may be unfair) is that they don't dress appropriately for work. Here's a...

Let's Talk about Sex....

Posted by: Patricia O'Connell on June 19, Categories:

June is Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender month at McGraw-Hill, and I think that's the case in many places. As a straight female, I'm not going to pretend I know what...

Who are the Morons Icahn is Referring To?

Posted by: Patricia O'Connell on June 15, Categories:

Carl Icahn, 72, made a speech at Drexel University where he said, according to the AP story, "Sooner or later, we're all going to be run by morons." What wasn't...

Is it Time for Generation Z?

Posted by: Patricia O'Connell on June 13, Categories:

Much has been made of the fact that Forbes.com's list of The World's Most Powerful Celebrities includes a number of people who aren't even old enough to vote: Miley Cyrus,...

Glass Door--How Much Transparency?

Posted by: Patricia O'Connell on June 12, Categories:

You may have heard about the glassdoor.com, a new site that promises to offer company ratings, reviews, and salaries. In beta, it's focused on Valley companies, and I'm not an...

Generation Gap

Posted by: Patricia O'Connell on June 09, Categories:

A lot of our readers say "dealing with generational tension" is one of the most pressing challenges they face in today’s workplace. Do you agree? How do you close the...