Bruce Tulgan is the best-selling author of "Managing Generation X" and the President of Rainmaker, a consulting firm that specializes in teaching organizations how to retain and motivate young talent. Before becoming a Tripod columnist, Bruce was the subject of a Work & Money interview on climbing without a corporate ladder.
"X Nuggets" is a special eight-part series on the role of the transition generation of 18-to-34 year-olds in the ongoing workplace revolution. Each column ends with a golden nugget -- an invaluable kernel of knowledge or a pointer to additional resources which will help young workers and management to form an understanding and work together more productively.
Harry Goldstein
Catherine Hedgecock
Beth Kobliner
Ken Kurson
Randy Williams
It's a whole new work world, and you can kiss the gold watch goodbye. Published September 12, 1996.
Beyond the Slacker Myth
Replacing Gen X workplace stereotypes. Published September 19, 1996.
Revenge at the Office
How today's workers get even with abusive bosses. Published September 26, 1996.
The Fire Drill Mentality
The number one complaint of Gen Xers in the workforce? Bosses who micromanage and create unnecessary pressure. Published October 3, 1996.
The Ethos of Fear
Bosses who use intimidation as a management technique -- and the ways in which workers rebel. Published October 10, 1996.
Managers Who Steal Credit
Stop, thief! What to do when your boss claims the kudos for your hard work and ideas. Published October 17, 1996.
Just Say No to Micromanagement
Tulgan returns to his pet theme with suggestions for "gently but firmly" getting your boss off your back. Published October 24, 1996.
How Am I Doing?
How to get fast feedback on your work from your boss. Published October 31, 1996.