The Best of the PreparedU Project 2014
From advice for young professional women to the perceptions of millennials in the workplace, we've rounded up the best of this year's PreparedU articles, news and media coverage.
Is the Ice Bucket Challenge Fueled by Millennial Narcissism?
There is little doubt that millennial enthusiasm was a key driver of the success of this year’s Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS. Is it a sign of their idealism — or an example of their constant need for self-promotion?
Audio: Bentley Panel Discusses Millennials in the Workplace (Bloomberg Radio)
Carol Massar, the host of Bloomberg Radio's "Taking Stock" and Bentley University President Gloria Larson host a panel discussion on "Preparing Millennials for Success in the Workplace: What Will it Take and What's at Stake?" at Bloomberg headquarters in New York.
Why Millennials Refuse to Get Married
Millennials are less likely to get married than previous generations — and it could have serious consequences for our society.
Won’t work hard? Won’t pay their dues? How business leaders see young workers (Washington Post)
Bentley University's new preparedness study is highlighted for examining the gap between how colleges prepare students for the working world and what employers really need.
20-Something Women, Watch Out for This on the Job
Millennial women, does your company have women in the executive suites or on the board of directors? If you can’t find any, watch out.
Millennials at Work: Young and Callow, Like Their Parents (NY Times)
The New York Times highlights results from Bentley's PreparedU Project survey, which examines the perceived millennial preparedness gap. This story was picked up by other major news outlets including Marketplace.
5 Things That Aren’t the Way They Seem for Millennials
One executive's thoughts on Bentley's research on preparing millennials for the workplace, and how he sees it actually playing out in the workplace.
Millennial Women Start Out Ahead, So What's Holding Them Back? (Forbes)
President Gloria Larson discusses obstacles for women in the workplace including the wage gap, innate gender partiality, and a lack of mentorship. But also points out ways we can overcome them. "Women can be risk takers. [Risk taking] comes from playing sports and opportunities in the classroom, so, it can be built.”
Why Won’t Millennials and Baby Boomers Play Nice?
Millennials' hopeful and positive outlook just may be the key to bringing manners back to the workplace. Baby Boomers, are you surprised?
How a Focus on the Triple Bottom Line is Captivating Young Workers (Entrepreneur)
President Gloria Larson authors this piece on millennials' focus on the triple bottom line and social responsibility.