An article on the attitudes of Gen Y/Millennial women. http://www.theglasshammer.com/news/2010/02/23/do-millennial-women-truly-have-it-all/
A few highlights:
Millenial women “believe they will have rewarding careers in equal balance with fulfilling personal lives, despite a rough economy and corporate structures that are still lacking in their understanding of women’s dual obligations in the workplace and at home.”
“It seems as if millennial women don’t feel the pressure to choose a single path, because to them, having a successful career and a happy family aren’t mutually exclusive goals; they are one in the same. This is perfectly illustrated by the average millennial woman’s definition of success. According to young women in the workplace today, success is not defined as making partner, becoming company president, or being named a COO. Rather, their success is defined as “doing meaningful work while also maintaining a work/life balance.”
“When the survey respondents were asked to identify the most helpful in driving professional success, only 16 percent responded with “women in company leadership” (i.e. C-suite, boardroom) and just 18 percent cited having female role models. Compared to the nearly 60 percent that cited “a good work atmosphere,” it becomes abundantly clear that millennial women have a different vision, a different set of priorities, and a different skill set.”
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