Christine DiDonato, DirectorTalent & Organizational DevelopmentSony Electronics, Inc.

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MAKING HISTORY2005 – U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts massive talent shortage by 2015 due to large Boomer generation (born 1943-1960) retiring. Gen Y (born 1982-2001) enters the workforce with promises of investment in their career development and endless opportunity.

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MAKING HISTORY2010 – Global economic recession causes companies to reduce expenses (layoffs) resulting in record unemployment. Organizations reduce spending on employee development and shift focus from investing in internal career growth to retaining most senior staff.

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THE FUTURE –WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?2015 – Gen X (born 1967 -1981) population take over most of the senior leadership positions. Senior leadership will be looking for the most talented and innovative employees to fill coveted management positions.

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THE FUTURE –WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?2020 – By the year 2020 half of the workforce will be Gen Y. Predictions of fierce competition among peers for mostcoveted positions.

The Power of Mindsets

Your brand is yourpromise and power

Technology is only acatalyst for collaboration

Good ideas takeinfluence toimplement

Progression is more important than pay

Jobs are rented;careers are owned

Work and playcan coexist

Success startswith a belief

Brand

Collaborate

Influence

ProgressOwn

Play

Believe

Brand

Collaborate

Influence

ProgressOwn

Play

Believe

The 7 Must-have Mindsets™

Career Revolution

Thank you,Christine DiDonato