Attracting Millennials to your organization can be a bit of a challenge. This generation of employees is looking for a wide variety of opportunities from potential employers, including rotational programs, coaching, mentoring and community service.
To remain competitive today and into the future, you’re going to need to attract talented Millennials to your organization. To help, here are some recent articles that provide insight into how to connect with Gen Y as you’re hiring for 2015 and how to be an attractive employer to these workers.
- Attracting Millennials to Top Places to Work. The Boston Globe: “At CarGurus, formal meetings are rare. ‘The environment is fast paced: we test new ideas frequently, so there’s always a current of excitement running through the office. We make decisions quickly and there’s little hierarchy within the organization to slow that process down,’ said Amy Mueller, director of PR at CarGurus. ‘Our people are given a lot of responsibility and are empowered to try new ideas, make independent decisions, and speak their mind.’”
- Recommendations to Attract and Retain the Best of the Millennials. The Chronicle Herald: “Both Gen X and the Millennials are ambitious, and like many people who are new to the workforce expectations of rapid career advancement and corner offices (and the equivalent for non-office jobs) are the norm for the millennials. While this is nothing new it is still important to reset expectations to something closer to reality. Explain the normal timeframe for advancement and what will be expected to achieve that.”
- Understanding a Misunderstood Generation and How Employers Can Adapt. Recruiting Trends: “You’ve heard this before and at least conceptually, most employers recognize that a ‘one-size fits all’ strategy is no strategy at all. But even as employers attempt to segment and target their key talent groups, they often ignore important differences that lead to misunderstandings and dissatisfaction later on.The fact is that this generation is extremely diverse in its preferences. Not only do career preferences and values vary regionally, but they also differ on a country-by-country level.”
- Triple Play: Getting Millennials to Work for You. New Jersey Business: Jay Gould, CEO and co-founder of location-focused digital advertising platform Yashi says, “Offer opportunity. Young people are tenacious, quick and full of fresh perspectives. Take advantage of this by creating a culture where their thoughts are not only heard, but valued. Millennials are hungry to prove themselves and make a contribution, so give them responsibility and see what they churn out. More often than not, they’ll surprise you.”
- Are Millennials Getting Special Treatment in the Workplace?. Business News Daily: “China Gorman, CEO of Great Place to Work, said that companies can rethink their benefits and rewards so they are less one-size-fits-all and more like a menu with multiple options. For example, millennials may appreciate discounted tickets to sporting events or other entertainment venues, while Gen X and baby boomer employees may be happier with employee assistance program services that can help with child care and elder care arrangements. Work-life balance is a priority for Gen Y, but all staffers can appreciate flexible work options such as telecommuting, generous paid-time-off allowances and sabbaticals. As for training and development, Gorman reminded employers that professional guidance isn’t just valued by millennials.”
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