If you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service information about how to choose which publication to write for and submission guidelines are available for all. Please visit www.emeraldinsight.com/authors for more information. About Emerald www.emeraldinsight.comEmerald is a global publisher linking research and practice to the benefit of society. The company manages a portfolio of more than 290 journals and over 2,350 books and book series volumes, as well as providing an extensive range of online products and additional customer resources and services.Emerald is both COUNTER 4 and TRANSFER compliant. The organization is a partner of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and also works with Portico and the LOCKSS initiative for digital archive preservation. AbstractPurpose -Generation Y (Gen Y) is the newest and largest generation entering the workforce. Gen Y may differ from previous generations in work-related characteristics which may have recruitment and retention repercussions. Currently, limited theoretically-based research exists regarding Gen Y's work expectations and goals in relation to undergraduate students and graduates. The aim of this paper is to attempt to address this gap in the research. Design/methodology/approach -This study conducted a theoretically-based investigation of the work expectations and goals of Generation Y and, in particular, student Gen Y versus working Gen Y individuals based within a framework incorporating both expectancy-value and goal setting theories. n ¼ 398 provided useable data via an on-line survey. Findings -Overall, some support was found for predictions with career goals loading on a separate component to daily work expectations and significant differences between students and working Gen Yon career goals. No significant differences were found, however, between the two groups in daily work expectations. Research limitations/implications -Future research studies may benefit from adopting a theoretical framework which assesses both daily work expectations and career goals. At a practical level, based on the findings, some examples are provided of the means by which organisations may draw upon daily work expectations and career goals of importance to Gen Y and, in doing so, influence the likelihood that a Gen Y individual will join and remain at their particular organisation. Originality/value -This research has demonstrated the utility of adopting a sound theoretical framework in furthering understanding about the motivations which influence an organisations' ability to recruit and retain Gen Y.

Introduction Optical three‐dimensional scanning devices can produce geometrically accurate, high‐resolution models of patients suitable for clinical use. This article describes the use of a metrology‐grade structured light scanner for the design and production of radiotherapy medical devices and synthetic water‐equivalent computer tomography images. Methods Following commissioning of the device by scanning objects of known properties, 173 scans were performed on 26 volunteers, with observations of subjects and operators collected. Results The fit of devices produced using these scans was assessed, and a workflow for the design of complex devices using a treatment planning system was identified. Conclusions Recommendations are provided on the use of the device within a radiation oncology department.

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