Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-395) and index.

Here Come the Millennials -- Millennial nation: how a whole new generation is colliding, clashing, and clicking with traditionalists, Boomers, and Generation Xers -- The Transition From Life to Worklife -- Parenting: connected via the cordless umbilical -- Entitlement: a generation on a silver platter? -- Meaning: who am I, and why am I here? -- Managing Day-to-Day -- Great expectations: is what you see what you will get? -- The need for speed: managing worklife in the fast lane -- We're all in This Together -- Social networking: gathering around the virtual water cooler -- Collaboration: managing the "we" generation -- Unleasing the M-factor in your organization.

As the Millennial generation rapidly enters the workforce, their introduction into the workplace has been anything but seamless. This title identifies the seven trends essential to understanding this new generation: The Parents, Entitlement, Meaning, Great Expectations, The Need for Speed, Social Networking, and Collaboration.