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Gen Y Manager Survey
This survey is for the purpose of comparing manager and Gen Y employee (those under 30 years of age) expectations in the workplace.
Please read each question below and select the choice that most closely reflects your opinion. Your specific responses along with any information you provide will be kept confidential. Overall themes may be published.
1. How important are technological tools (internet, database management systems, mobile communication devices, state-of-the-art software programs, etc) for Generation Ys to perform their jobs effectively?
2. How much autonomy do you allow newly hired Generation Y employees?
A) Substantial amount. I allow Generation Ys a lot of freedom in how they perform their jobs.
B) Medium amount. I allow some autonomy but also direct Gen Ys at times.
C) Low amount. I expect to direct Generation Ys in the majority of their job duties.
3. When beginning a new job, how much time do you expect a Gen Y employee to put in during a typical week?
A) Normal business hours with weekends off.
B) Overtime during some weekdays.
C) Overtime most of the time along with occasional weekend hours.
4. What would you consider to be reasonable vacation time offered to new hires?
A) Two weeks paid vacation after being employed six months or more.
B) Two weeks paid vacation effective immediately.
C) Three weeks paid vacation after being employed six months or more.
5. How much do you expect to pay an entry-level employee?
A) $21,000 - $36,000 per year
B) 36,000 - $51,000 per year.
C) $51,000 or higher.
6. How long do you expect a Generation Y employee to work for your company?
A) Less than five years
B) Five to eight years.
C) Indefinitely.
7. How important are extra perks, such as gym memberships and opportunities for employees to earn higher degrees, for attracting Generation Y employees?
A) Unimportant.
B) Somewhat important.
C) Very important.
Please explain:
8. When hiring Gen Ys, to what extent do you expect to have to train them in their job duties?
A) Not at all. I prefer to hire employees who already possess the skills for the job.
B) Somewhat. I believe that new employees possess the requisite skills but should receive training in certain aspects of their jobs.
C) A great deal. I prefer to train all newly hired employees on how to perform their jobs.
9. How fast do you expect a new Gen Y employee to move up in the company?
A) Within the first year of employment.
B) Two – Three years of employment.
C) Five or more years of employment.
10. How often do you give feedback to Generation Ys on their performance?
A) During yearly reviews.
B) Either six month or quarterly intervals
C) On a daily or at least monthly basis
11. What top three things do you believe determine whether or not a Gen Y will apply for a particular job?
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12. What three things do Gen Ys expect from you as a manager?
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13. What three things do you expect a Gen Y employee to gain or accomplish after working a few years in a particular job?
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Please tell us just a little bit about yourself:
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