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by Cynthia Pearce Lemay (Author)
This book unravels the mysteries and confusion surrounding Millennials. They are now the largest group in the labor force and their presence redefines the workplace for many organizations. Many older workers, who struggle to understand Millennials, often define them by stereotypes rather than their actual attributes. The historical and social events that occurred when Millennials were growing up are reviewed, which can result in traits and values specific to this cohort. The research behind this book explores the conflict styles of Millennials compared to Generation Xers and Baby Boomers - the unique strategies they are likely to use to address conflict in the workplace. This book shares the results of interviews and focus groups providing first-hand accounts from Millennials and non-Millennials about their work interactions. And the results from approximately 11,000 test-takers of the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument provide fascinating findings about generational differences in conflict styles. Millennials grew up with technology at their fingertips and tend to avoid conflict and seek advice from their online support groups. The book will also dig into Millennials' powerful use of social media and how they use it to further their causes. They have a strong desire to know what's happening now and find it difficult to "turn off." This book explores generational differences and finds an increase in unassertive styles in Millennial males. This work shares what Millennials want and value in a workplace and what employers can do to recruit and retain this valuable cohort. Millennials' diversity, political and social engagement, and the implications for the broader society are explored. This research fills an important gap in the research on generational cohorts and conflict management and provides valuable information to scholars and practitioners alike.
Author Biography
Dr. Cynthia Pearce LeMay is a senior-level researcher with over 30 years of executive and consulting experience, focusing on conflict resolution strategies, intergenerational conflict, and the Millennial generation. In the corporate retirement industry, Cynthia last served as Vice President for Principal Financial Group. Prior to Principal Financial, she was a member of senior management at Northern Trust Retirement Consulting. During her career, she has negotiated billion-dollar agreements, participated in union negotiations, and led a Human Resources department. She has earned lifetime certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources from the Society for Human Resource Management and is a certified Mediator. Cynthia holds a Ph.D. from Kennesaw State University, USA, where she teaches in the business school while continuing her consulting and training business.
