Category Archives: Gen Y

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  2009 Social Change Conference

  Posted on October 12, 2009 by jaywalk1 in Gen Y, Social Initiatives, Social Marketing, Thoughts

  Every now and then, I get a little social at PR Prescriptions. Well, I had a chance to get REALLY social at the 2009 Social Change Conference sponsored by Walden University. I was actually on the fence about going, but it is hard to pass up an opportunity to hear from a group of speakers [...]

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  Are You Hooked Into Your University's Social Network?

  Posted on September 9, 2009 by jaywalk1 in Gen Y

  Whether you are a current student, prospective student or an alum, I have one question for you: Are You Hooked Into Your University’s Social Network?   If you asked me that question two years ago, I would have emphatically responded: “No, you’re joking right?”  Things are changing though. Universities are not the newest family on the social [...]

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  Intern Coordinator Vows

  Posted on September 8, 2009 by jaywalk1 in Gen Y, Professional Development, Public Relations, Thoughts, Work

  The Interns are in the office for their first day of orientation and I can see the hungry look in the eyes of several colleagues who can’t wait to spread the work load wealth around. Admittedly, I can’t wait either, but before I transform into the Duke of Delegation, I’m going to take a few [...]

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  On Vacation: Gen Y, You're Doing it Wrong!

  Posted on August 31, 2009 by jaywalk1 in Gen Y, Thoughts, Work

  According to an article in the latest edition of Entrepreneur Magazine, Gen Y-ers are “Young and Bummed”… and basically unable to take a real vacation. A Ranstad “Work Watch” Survey of 2,000 employees showed that taking time off for vacation was stressful for people between the ages of 18 and 34. Over a third of [...]

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