Got it from the
web:
The Generation Y is a potential pool of talent
that Singapore can bank on in today’s tight labour market. Ranging
from the age of 14 to 30 years old, they have a reputation for
being pampered and high-maintenance. Nurture under a different
education system, they are an educated group, boast high
self-confidence and are tech-savvy.
summary of the
key findings
Gen Y represents approximately
20% of the economically active population of
Singapore.
Gen Y’s in Singapore are
confident, restless, tech-savvy and prefer an unconventional
approach.
Gen Y’s biggest fear is losing their family
while their bosses and colleagues feel Gen Y’s biggest fear is to
lose their job.
27% of Gen Y respondents have yet to identify
their profession of choice.
57% of Gen Y respondents earn less than SGD
1500 and spend less than SGD 500.
Tobacco/alcohol, mobile phone and food are
listed as top three items that Gen Y prefer to spend the
most.
45% of Gen Y respondents would prefer a Gen X
supervisor.
Gen Y’s are mostly intrinsically
motivated.
Gen Y’s score low in the General Role Stress
index.
Parents, non-Gen Y colleagues and bosses have
conflicting perceptions about Gen Y than Gen Y themselves, which
could be a threat!
Tobacco/alcohol, mobile phone
and food are listed as top three items that Gen Y prefer to spend
the most.
easy target.
