Comments on: Generation Y candidates ask, “What Have You Done for Me Lately?” http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2008/08/01/generation-y-candidates-ask-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/ A Community for Hiring Professionals - Attract, Engage & Retain Your #1 Asset Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:15:48 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Ron Meledandri - Sentra Business Solutions http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2008/08/01/generation-y-candidates-ask-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/comment-page-1/#comment-131 Ron Meledandri - Sentra Business Solutions Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:53:58 +0000 http://www.thehiringsite.com/?p=281#comment-131 In answer to your question, I really have not changed my beliefs or policies very much. I have always believed in focusing on results, not the process. I have never been concerned with how many hours employees work, what time they come in or leave, etc. I just want the job to be done properly and for everyone to do things legally and ethically. I do have certain professional standards. I am sure, for example, that most Gen Y employees would not like my dress code. Nevertheless, I stick to it because I have seen that dress does affect the way employees act. My philosophies on hiring and motivation are too long to discuss here, but if you are interested, you can read my blog. .... and thanks for your reply. In answer to your question, I really have not changed my beliefs or policies very much. I have always believed in focusing on results, not the process. I have never been concerned with how many hours employees work, what time they come in or leave, etc. I just want the job to be done properly and for everyone to do things legally and ethically. I do have certain professional standards. I am sure, for example, that most Gen Y employees would not like my dress code. Nevertheless, I stick to it because I have seen that dress does affect the way employees act. My philosophies on hiring and motivation are too long to discuss here, but if you are interested, you can read my blog. …. and thanks for your reply.

]]> By: Amy Chulik http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2008/08/01/generation-y-candidates-ask-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/comment-page-1/#comment-117 Amy Chulik Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:18:04 +0000 http://www.thehiringsite.com/?p=281#comment-117 Penny, thanks for your feedback - I love hearing stories from companies like yours. It's great that Sun Microsystems is so forward-thinking in implementing a lot of these strategies in order to target Gen Yers. In addition to the positive feedback, have you gotten a lot of questions from peers/others in the industry wondering how to start getting involved in social media tactics or start gearing their attraction/retention strategies more toward Gen Y needs? I'm also curious as to how any other generations at your company (Gen X, baby boomers, retirees) have responded to some of the things that you're doing... Penny, thanks for your feedback – I love hearing stories from companies like yours. It’s great that Sun Microsystems is so forward-thinking in implementing a lot of these strategies in order to target Gen Yers. In addition to the positive feedback, have you gotten a lot of questions from peers/others in the industry wondering how to start getting involved in social media tactics or start gearing their attraction/retention strategies more toward Gen Y needs? I’m also curious as to how any other generations at your company (Gen X, baby boomers, retirees) have responded to some of the things that you’re doing…

]]> By: Amy Chulik http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2008/08/01/generation-y-candidates-ask-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/comment-page-1/#comment-116 Amy Chulik Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:49:31 +0000 http://www.thehiringsite.com/?p=281#comment-116 Ron, thanks for your comment - I think that's a good point. Whether an idea is coming from a subordinate or a boss, a bad idea is still a bad idea. However, I think that some ideas need to be tested - and that's part of the learning process...if you don't try new things at times you're stagnant, right? More important than implementing every employee idea, I think, is encouraging a culture where employees feel that they can voice their opinions and contribute - and that even if their ideas are not always implemented, that their voice is heard. And it sounds like you are doing that in a smart way; their new ideas and your business sense of what will/won't work based on your experiences is a great balance. Have you noticed a shift in the way that you do business or in employees' needs or work styles since younger Gen Y workers have come onto the scene? Ron, thanks for your comment – I think that’s a good point. Whether an idea is coming from a subordinate or a boss, a bad idea is still a bad idea. However, I think that some ideas need to be tested – and that’s part of the learning process…if you don’t try new things at times you’re stagnant, right?

More important than implementing every employee idea, I think, is encouraging a culture where employees feel that they can voice their opinions and contribute – and that even if their ideas are not always implemented, that their voice is heard. And it sounds like you are doing that in a smart way; their new ideas and your business sense of what will/won’t work based on your experiences is a great balance.

Have you noticed a shift in the way that you do business or in employees’ needs or work styles since younger Gen Y workers have come onto the scene?

]]> By: Penny Hunt http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2008/08/01/generation-y-candidates-ask-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/comment-page-1/#comment-65 Penny Hunt Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:48:33 +0000 http://www.thehiringsite.com/?p=281#comment-65 You hit it right on! At Sun Microsystems we are embracing the new generation and have a solid track record in continuing to be on the forefront in capturing Gen-Yers Our company is known as Eco-Friendly in the workplace and beyond achieving corporate awards. We promote our work from home and life-work balance opportunities. We continue to increase gaming initiatives for candidates interested in learning more about us-just check us out on Second Life or our new employee page. Blogging -we provide corporate transparency from our Executive Staff to our entry level professional ranks. In fact-this is where we really shine. We continue to build our mixed media messaging with positive feedback from the public and as a company embrace social networking-especially Facebook! As all of us move forward in re-branding our organizations; at Sun, we are ready and able to continue to hire the best engineers on a global basis. Thanks for the article- it is great to see we are doing what we should be! You hit it right on!
At Sun Microsystems we are embracing the new generation and have a solid track record in continuing to be on the forefront in capturing Gen-Yers
Our company is known as Eco-Friendly in the workplace and beyond achieving corporate awards.
We promote our work from home and life-work balance opportunities.
We continue to increase gaming initiatives for candidates interested in learning more about us-just check us out on Second Life or our new employee page.
Blogging -we provide corporate transparency from our Executive Staff to our entry level professional ranks. In fact-this is where we really shine.
We continue to build our mixed media messaging with positive feedback from the public and as a company embrace social networking-especially Facebook!
As all of us move forward in re-branding our organizations; at Sun, we are ready and able to continue to hire the best engineers on a global basis. Thanks for the article- it is great to see we are doing what we should be!

]]> By: Ron Meledandri - Sentra Business Solutions http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2008/08/01/generation-y-candidates-ask-what-have-you-done-for-me-lately/comment-page-1/#comment-60 Ron Meledandri - Sentra Business Solutions Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:59:07 +0000 http://www.thehiringsite.com/?p=281#comment-60 I have owned and operated my own businesses since 1983. My philospohy used to revolve around accomodating the employees. Often I would implement their ideas and try to operate per their culture because I felt it would make them happy and thus, they would work harder and the company would be more successful. I beleived if it was their idea, they would make it work. If they work within "their culture," they would be more successful. I was wrong. A bad idea is a bad idea. A bad work culture does not lead to success. I still listen to my employees and I still implement their ideas - but only if I too believe that it is a good idea and it will work. I have owned and operated my own businesses since 1983. My philospohy used to revolve around accomodating the employees. Often I would implement their ideas and try to operate per their culture because I felt it would make them happy and thus, they would work harder and the company would be more successful. I beleived if it was their idea, they would make it work. If they work within “their culture,” they would be more successful. I was wrong. A bad idea is a bad idea. A bad work culture does not lead to success. I still listen to my employees and I still implement their ideas – but only if I too believe that it is a good idea and it will work.

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