You may already work with several Gen Ys, but it\u2019s a good idea to remember and understand what this generation values and expects before you hire additional team members.<\/p>\n
All four generations in the workplace (Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen Xers and Gen Ys) possess a work ethic, but work styles and expectations often differ significantly. \u00a0Understanding how your organization aligns with (or contradicts) Gen Ys desired work style is an important consideration. If it\u2019s not a good fit, the results will be low engagement levels, high turnover and a negative perception of your brand by others in their peer group.<\/p>\n
Gen Ys are accustomed to having their opinions solicited, listened to and acted upon. Most Gen Ys will be frank and open with you during the recruitment process about their expectations and desires. Don\u2019t feel alarmed if it seems like they are interviewing you as much as you are interviewing them!<\/p>\n
Gen Ys expect to have a work-life balance within their day. They’ve also grown up with technology and made it a part of their lives. This translates into a very fluid work style. \u00a0You may find that Gen Ys often arrive to work ‘late,’ leave during the day to run errands, submit reports remotely and work from home at night.<\/p>\n
This generation has challenged organizations to think about how work is structured and what it means for employees to demonstrate that they are performing. \u00a0Having a job no longer means sitting at a desk in the office from nine to five.<\/p>\n
Gen Ys are eager to add value in the workplace by offering new solutions and creatively leveraging technology. However, in some instances, Gen Ys don\u2019t have sufficient background or experience to make suggestions that align to business goals. \u00a0In their eagerness to add value and implement changes, they can sometimes unintentionally offend tenured team members. During the recruitment process, you\u2019ll want to be clear and upfront about the level of involvement that new employees can expect in team decisions, as well as their scope of influence in driving change.<\/p>\n
Here are 3 things to look out for when making a job offer to a Gen Y candidate:<\/p>\n
Hiring Gen Y Employees You may already work with several Gen Ys, but it\u2019s a good idea to remember and understand what this generation values and expects before you hire additional team members. All four generations in the workplace (Traditionalists, … Continue reading