Plugged In

introduction

I suspect you already know this: you carry with you a wealth of talent, enthusiasm, and new ideas as you enter the workplace. As a Gen Y, the varied experiences you’ve had so far, your comfort with technology, the global and multicultural perspective that has permeated much of your education, the way you collaborate and communicate with your peers—all combine to provide you with strong work-related advantages. The truth is, without even trying, you will bring fresh perspectives to work because many of the ways you approach problems are different from the way “it has always been done.” The world of work—whether in business, education, nonprofit, or government service—needs, and ultimately will welcome, the contributions you will ...