Managing the new workforce : international perspectives on the millennial generation Shifting demographics around the world have created a unique historical phenomenon in which a large cohort of employees (i.e. post war Baby Boomers) are nearing retirement and a new cadre of younger workers are being recruited to replace them. These twenty something year olds often referred to as ‘Gen Y’ or Millennials represent the workforce of the future and come with their own set of expectations demands and work habits. The contributors to this volume drawn from countries around the world document the cultural historical and social context surrounding this phenomenon. The international perspective makes it possible to examine cross cultural similarities and differences in HRM practices. This timely book provides an understanding of the new workforce in multiple countries and settings and a valuable reference as scholars and employers seek to understand the values beliefs and expectations of the next generation of workers.