Gen-Y

Michael Phillips is a 30-something CPA managing a business full of Gen-Ys. He’s the Commercial Manager of Cremorne Group which wholesales and retail mens and womens apparel, including the Tommy Hilfiger, Blazer and Perri Cutten brands. His blog will offer the benefit of his experience as a pioneering Gen-Y managing Gen-Ys – the notoriously difficult younger generation of employees aged 15 to 30.

This is the worst job market ever. What can we do?

11 March 2009

Speaking to friends and colleagues and reading the masses of articles regarding the current economic situation and employment, the general picture for jobs is the bleakest anyone can remember. How can I make my job safer, or make myself more employable?

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The reality check we had to have
Author: Michael Phillips on 18 February 2009

I hate to say it, but Paul Keating was right - there are certain times when a recession is necessary; and this is no more prevalent than now.

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Sorry Kevin
Author: Michael Phillips on 11 February 2009

In order to save the economy, we could be receiving a “gift” from the Government of anywhere from $950 to $3000 in the next few weeks, depending on your circumstances.

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The Santa clause
Author: Michael Phillips on 19 November 2008

Yes, it’s been a hard year, and the looming festivities may have some bitter-sweetness to them. But now is not to time to leave staff in a Yule-time lurch. MICHAEL PHILLIPS
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Bears, bulls and the dreaded ‘R’ word
Author: Michael Phillips on 29 October 2008

Gen-Ys are about to enter unfamiliar territory. Here are some tips to survive that dark woods of bears. MICHAEL PHILLIPS
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Gen-Ys are getting nervous
Author: Michael Phillips on 1 October 2008

It’s actually ‘dog eat dog’, but in this case ‘Y eat Y’ seems more fitting, as their good times are about to end. MICHAEL PHILLIPS
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Tough love
Author: Michael Phillips on 24 September 2008

If you’re Gen-Y and sick of the bad rap your generation is getting, only you can do something about it. MICHAEL PHILLIPS
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Treat your workforce as one
Author: Michael Phillips on 9 September 2008

Want to drive your business further? Get the right bums on the seats – a lot of them will belong to Gen-Y. MICHAEL PHILLIPS
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Don't pigeon-hole Gen Ys
Author: Michael Phillips on 3 September 2008

Want to know how to manage your Gen-Ys? To start with, stop calling them that! MICHAEL PHILLIPS
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Teams work
Author: Michael Phillips on 2 July 2008

Composing a great team can take a lot of effort, but it pays to get it right. MICHAEL PHILLIPS
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