Young Careerist Research Project

Today’s workplace is a mosaic of workers- different generations, cultures, genders and experiences- each at a different point in the career life- cycle. BPW Foundation’s "Young Careerist" research provides a framework through which to view the choices of Generations X and Y. Young careerist— as defined by BPW Foundation- includes individuals between the ages of 21 and 35.

Attention Gen Y! BPW Foundation is currently researching Generation Y women in the workplace. Interested in participating? Share your experiences at Young Women Misbehavin' or email kbarrett@bpwfoundation.org

Whether you are a young careerist, an employee with colleagues from younger generations or an employer striving to capitalize on the strengths of your youngest employees, BPW Foundation's research, articles, and resources will help you learn more about the opportunities and challenges that young careerists face.

Explore the many facets of today's multigenerational workplace, and learn more about what employers can do to successfully recruit, engage, utilize and retain young careerists.

RESEARCH

Critical Career Junctures that Direct the Career Life-Cycle of Young Careerists— This initial research examines choices made by Generations X and Y along the career path, and the subsequent consequences these decisions have on lives, generations, workplaces and society as a whole. Press Release

SW Digest Articles for Young Careerists—Published by BPW Foundation in the exciting go-to guide for promising practices to cultivate a more flexible, diverse and successful workplace, the Successful Workplaces Digest.

Tell Me What U Want, What U Really, Really Want - Become a Fan of the Facebook page for our research on Gen Y working women.

Women Veterans in Transition Research Project — Primary research developed to raise awareness about a distinct group of working women many of whom are "young careerists."

Who is Gen Y?— A select bibliography developed as part of the YC Research Project to shine light on Young Careerists.

RESOURCES

Articles and Research — A variety of resources ranging from newspaper and magazine articles to foundations' research releases to blog opinion pieces.

Snap Shot of Generation Y

YC Central — Resources for young professionals, recent graduates and college students

Young Women Misbehavin' blog — Read and comment on posts by Gen X and Y about current issues impacting women and families in the workplace.

Bookmark this page and check back for more innovative research that addresses the issues faced by Gen X and Y, including a current research project that engages Gen Y and employers. This research will collect first-hand data Gen Y women: what they want out of the careers, what they look for in the workplace and what they seek in terms of work-life balance. If you are a Gen Y woman and you or your company would like to participate, email kbarrett@bpwfoundation.org.