The Millennial Library Managers: A Quick Look on Their Personality, Expectations, Beliefs and Working Style
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The document discusses the characteristics and expectations of millennial library managers, highlighting their increasing presence in the workforce and distinct work preferences. It describes millennials as tech-savvy, achievement-oriented, and seeking work-life balance, while also being more diverse and open-minded than previous generations. The survey indicates millennials prefer flexible working conditions, are less attached to organized politics, and emphasize job satisfaction over traditional career paths.
The Millennial Library Managers: A Quick Look on Their Personality, Expectations, Beliefs and Working Style
- 1. “The Millennial Library Managers: A Quick Look at Their Personality, Expectations, Beliefs and Working Styles” by Fe Angela M. Verzosa Na&onal Conference on the Next Genera&on Library Managers 30‐31 July 2014, Camp Allen, Sta. Cruz, Laguna
- 2. THE BABY BOOM GENERATION BORN: 1946 TO 1964 AGE IN 2014: 50 TO 68 Generation X Born: 1965 to 1980 Age in 2014: 34 to 49 The Silent Generation Born: 1928 to 1945 Age in 2014: 69 to 86 The Millennial Generation Born: After 1980 Age of adults in 2014: 18 to 33 The Generations Defined
- 3. Let’s face it — Millennials are taking over the workplace. Millennials represent roughly 50% of the workforce, and by 2020, we can expect that number to increase to a whopping 75%.
- 6. • over-indulged, over- nurtured , over-parented • stay longer with their parents • stronger family ties • stay in school longer • have high expectation as employees • receptive to new ideas, change in environment, work challenges Millennials as children of Baby Boomers
- 7. • tech-savvy • street smart • lifestyle centered • independently dependent • Informal • stimulus junkies • skeptical • impatient Millennial personality (Peter Sheahan, 2005) • family-centric • achievement- oriented • team-oriented • attention-craving Common traits:
- 8. Millennial Women • Millennial women outpace men in educational attainment • but they remain concentrated in female- dominated lesser-paying occupations • believe work-life balance is achievable and see gender bias as an issue • want a job they enjoy that provides security and flexibility • Having children will make it harder for them to advance in their job or career
- 9. Millennial Librarians have a more diverse background, and are more technically savvy than predecessors more flexible and assertive in their workplaces are poised to take over a graying occupation while staying determined to revolutionize the career as they advance are generally regarded as being more open- minded and liberal (supportive of gay rights and equal rights with minorities)
- 11. 14-34 1981-2000
- 17. SOURCE…
- 24. • are relatively unattached to organized politics and religion • linked by social media • burdened by debt • distrustful of people • in no rush to marry • and optimistic about the future hLp://w w w .pew socialtrends.org/2 01 4 /03 /07
- 27. 81 % are on Facebook
- 31. Filipino millennials are the world’s happiest They look for the bright side of life, thrive on strong interpersonal ties, and prefer stress-free environs. Source: Manila Bulletin, November 23, 201 3
- 32. Filipino Millennials Stereotyped aHributes • Over self‐confident • Feeling en4tled • Prefer schooling over work • Loudest on social media • Seek global opportuni4es • Demand flexible work 4me • Prefer to go jobless than get a job they don’t want Jus&fica&on/Why • Nurtured in a posi4ve affirma4on by parents • Spoiled; lazy to find a job • Born with the internet • Enthusias4c and adventurous • Avoid the mistakes of parents
- 33. Impact of Filipino Millennials in Workplace based on survey • 67 percent have worked on-the-go • 80 percent believed they could maintain their productivity outside the office • “to be more productive and creative” is top reasons why they worked outside the office • 73 percent find their ideal workplace is their home • 83 percent use smartphones both for work and personal use. • 63 percent favor flexi-working policy • 69 percent expect companies to provide equipment and hardware that will allow them to be mobile Source: MeConomy study commissioned by VMware
- 36. Understanding Generation Characteristics Baby Boomers (‘46-’64) • Well-established in their careers, senior managers • Believe in working up the ladder, value seniority • Recognize hierarchy • Driven by values, not money • Hardworking and loyal to the companies worked for • Attached to their work Generation X (‘65-’80) • independent, self reliant, born during crises, lay-offs and coming from broken / two-income families • Ambitious, resourceful • Value freedom, autonomy and meaningful work • Prefer to work alone • Thrive on diversity, challenges, opportunities for change
- 37. Millennials/Generation Y Expectations • Toughest to manage • Self-centered, confident • Tech-savvy, enthusiastic • Achievement and learning-oriented • Want their opinion heard • Thrive on team-work and shared rewards • Prefer to be coached • Wants access to open doors Work Ethics • Prefer to complete tasks on their own • Want detailed instruction on what to do, but still want to do the tasks their way • Loyal to the company only if their career needs and personal interests are met • Thrive on new ideas and situations, and constant opportunities to learn
- 40. Comparison: Total Millennials 78% 72% are female 21% 26% are male 1% 2% other
- 42. 26% 72% 0% 0% 2%
- 44. 38% 10% 5% 46%
- 45. Among the top five: Siblings Parents Friend Career Counselor Occ. Outlook Next in ranking: Spouse/partner Media article College Librarian Teacher/faculty School Librarian Public Librarian Special Librarian Other
- 47. Which of the following influenced why you went to the library school you attended?
- 50. References and Readings • Millennials: http://mashable.com/category/millennials/ • Who are the Millennials? http://www.livescience.com/38061- millennials-generation-y.html • Generation Y by Sally Kane: http://legalcareers.about.com/ od/practicetips/a/GenerationY.htm • Millennials: http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2010/02/24/ millennials-confident-connected-open-to-change/ • A Primer on How to Motivate a Millennial: http:// www.forbes.com/sites/robasghar/2014/01/14/gen-x-is-from- mars-gen-y-is-from-venus-a-primer-on-how-to-motivate-a- millennial/ • New Millennial Values: http://www.forbes.com/sites/ prospernow/2012/07/05/the-new-millennial-values/
- 51. References and Readings • Generation Y Characteristics: http://www.generationy.com/ characteristics/ • What is a Millennial? http://themillenniallegacy.com/the- millennial-generation/ • Multigenerational Characteristics: http:// www.brucemayhewconsulting.com/index.cfm? PAGEPATH=&ID=20209 • The Impact of Millennials: https://ph.news.yahoo.com/ impact-millennials-today-workplace-000551523.html • Filipino Millennials: http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/136389/ filipino-millennials-happiest-least-stressed-in-the-world- survey • The Truth about Millennials: https://paysavvy.com/blog/ truth-millenials-workplace/
- 52. • Take our 14 item quiz and we’ll tell you how "Millennial" you are, on a scale from 0 to 100, by comparing your answers with those of respondents to a scientific nationwide survey. You can also find out how you stack up against others your age. • Begin Quiz → Source: http://www.pewresearch.org/quiz/how- millennial-are-you/ How Millennial Are You?
- 53. THINKING ABOUT YOUR TELEPHONE USE, DO YOU HAVE… ___ only a cell phone? ___ only a landline in your house? ___ both cell phone and landline? In the past 24 hours, did you watch more than an hour of television programming, or not? ____Yes ____No In the past 24 hours, did you read a daily newspaper, or not? ___Yes ___No In the past 24 hours, did you play video games, or not? ___Yes ___No
- 54. In the past 24 hours, about how many text messages, if any, did you send or receive on your cell phone? ___ none in the past 24 hours? ___ 1 to 9 messages? ___ 10 to 49 messages? How important is being successful in a high- paying career or profession to you personally? ___one of the important things ___very impt but not the most impt ___somewhat important ___not important at all
- 55. DO YOU THINK MORE PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT RACES MARRYING EACH OTHER IS A… ___good thing for society ___bad thing for society ___doesn’t make much difference In the past 12 months, have you contacted a government official, or not? This contact could have been in person, by phone, by letter, by sending an email, or posting a message on their website or social networking page. _____Yes ______No
- 56. HOW IMPORTANT IS LIVING A VERY RELIGIOUS LIFE TO YOU PERSONALLY? ___one of the important things ___very impt but not the most impt ___somewhat important ___not important at all HAVE YOU EVER CREATED YOUR OWN PROFILE ON ANY SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE SUCH AS TWITTER, FACEBOOK OR LINKEDIN, OR HAVEN’T YOU DONE THIS? _____Yes ______No
- 57. DO YOU HAVE A TATTOO, OR NOT? ____YES ____NO Were your parents married during most of the time you were growing up, or not? ____married ____not married (separated, divorced, never married) Do you have a piercing in a place other than your earlobe, or not? ____Yes ____No
- 58. IN GENERAL, WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR POLITICAL VIEWS AS… ____conservative ____liberal ____moderate Finally, please tell us your age so that we can see how people in different age groups score on the quiz. ____under 18 ____18 to 29 ____30 to 45 ____46 to 64 ____65+