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Dear Colleagues:
We are seeking unique empirical research for inclusion as chapters for an edited volume on "Managing the New Workforce: International Perspectives on the Millennial Generation" (Edward Elgar, 2012). We welcome research concerning career, work and management issues related to the Millennial generation (those people born in 1980 or later) from countries around the world in order to maximize the international representation in the book.
BACKGROUND
Shifting demographics around the world have created a unique historical phenomenon in which a large cohort of employees (i.e., post-war Baby Boomers) are nearing retirement and a new cadre of younger workers are being recruited to replace them. The rapid changes in social, technological, and historical events have led to very distinct cultural identities amongst the generations. This has created a crisis in organizations as they strive to recruit and retain the younger generations who hold significantly different views in terms of values, attitudes, and expectations from the generation of workers that precede them (Lancaster & Stillman, 2002). "Generation X" are those born between 1965 and 1979, and "Generation Y" are those born between 1979 and 2002 (Lyons, 2003). Various authors have also referred to Generation Y as Millennials, Baby Boom Echo, Nexters, and the Nexus Generation (Barnard et al., 1998; Burke & Ng, 2006; Foot & Stoffman, 1998; Zenke et al., 2000). These twenty-something year-olds represent the workforce of the future and come with their own set of expectations, demands, and work habits. If they are to contribute to and eventually replace the current workforce, organizations would be well counseled to take note of their values, beliefs and behaviors.
BOOK
The purpose of this edited volume is to document the differences among the various generations from around the world, with a particular focus on how Millennials are changing the ways in which organizations attract and retain employees, create meaningful work, and provide a fulfilling career. The proposed volume will be published by Edward Elgar in 2012, with a March 1, 2012 firm deadline. Each chapter should be around 7,000 words. All chapters will be peer-reviewed and contributors may be asked to serve as reviewers for this project.
YOUR PROPOSAL
If you are interested in contributing a chapter, please submit a one-page synopsis of your proposed chapter to edng@dal.ca by October 14, 2010. We are particularly interested in research focused on China, India, Japan, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and South America. Your chapter should be based upon field research and supported by empirical data.
EDITORS
Ed Ng, Dalhousie University
Sean Lyons, University of Guelph
Linda Schweitzer, Carleton University
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Ed Ng, PhD
Associate Professor, Organizational Behaviour
Dalhousie University