The image of an effective leader has traditionally embodied an archetypal male; displaying traits such as assertiveness, competitiveness and self-confidence. The problem for women who seek to project those traits is that people judge men and women very differently. There exists a ‘dual standard’. We have different ‘thresholds’ for these traits, and crossing them can […]
Subject: Diversity
Closing the Generation Y/Management Gap
What are the work expectations of Generation Y graduates, and how do they differ from those managing them? Research shows that nearly a third of the UK’s recent graduates are unhappy and dissatisfied with their jobs and bosses. This then, is an important question to consider. Based on findings from a survey conducted in 2011 […]