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The first wave of millennials has come of age during extremely difficult economic conditions, providing this young generation with a harsh introduction into the world of work. A new business-oriented book from the American Bar Association explores this transition and examines how their perspectives differ from previous generations.


“You Raised Us — Now Work with Us: Millennials, Career Success and Building Strong Workplace Teams” lays out a comprehensive and nuanced view of a generation that is entering into the workplace in large numbers, even as their generational reputation has been established for years. Author Lauren Stiller Rikleen separates myths from the realities, bringing unique insights to this hot topic. For years, she has extensively researched millennials while serving in her roles as president of the Rikleen Institute for Strategic Leadership and as the executive-in-residence at the Boston College Center for Work & Family in the Carroll School of Management.  Her work includes a detailed survey that offers unprecedented data gathered from millennials during the height of the past economic crisis.

“You Raised Us — Now Work with Us” provides a blueprint for a better understanding of millennials as they move through the workplace and is a valuable resource for all generations. The book offers insight and strategies for corporate executives, human resource specialists and managers. It also helps millennials navigate the complexities of today’s work environment and provides tools to help them develop their skills as future leaders. The book helps all generations develop stronger relationships with each other and promotes organizational excellence.

“You Raised Us — Now Work with Us” is the first business trade book from the American Bar Association. It serves as a ground-breaking resource that:

• Analyzes and builds upon extensive research, including the author’s own survey, to provide sophisticated insights and rebut stereotypes about how millennials view work as they begin their careers in the midst of an economic crisis.

• Helps boomers and Gen Xers respond to the opportunities that millennials bring to the workplace by offering practical recommendations for effective leadership and talent development.

• Identifies opportunities available for all generations to make needed changes in the workplace that will benefit everyone.

The author, a noted speaker and consultant, has written two previous books relating to women’s leadership and advancement. She has written for or been interviewed by numerous publications and media outlets, including The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The New York Times and MSNBC. She contributes frequently to the Harvard Business Review Blog Network.