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HOW TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN THE “YOUNG & THE RESTLESS” (GENERATION Y)
Myra Golden
VETERANS (1922 – 1943) “RADIO”
Outlook: practical Work ethic:
dedicated View of authority:
respectful Leadership by:
hierarchy Relationships:
personal sacrifice Perspective: civic
Compelling Messages of Their Formative Era: Make do or do
without Stay in line Sacrifice Be heroic Consider the common
good
BABY BOOMERS (1943 - 1960) “TELEVISION”
Outlook: optimistic Work ethic: driven View of authority:
love/hate Leadership by:
consensus Relationships:
gratification Perspective: team
Compelling Messages of Their Formative Era: Be anything you want
to be Change the world Work well with others Live up to the
expectation Duck and cover
GENERATION X (1960 - 1980) “COMPUTER” Outlook: skeptical Work ethic:
balanced View of authority:
unimpressed Leadership by:
competence Relationships:
reluctant to commit Perspective: self
Compelling Messages of Their Formative Era: Don’t count on it Remember – heroes…
aren’t Get real Survive- staying alive Ask “why?”
GENERATION Y (1980 -) “INTERNET”
Outlook: hopeful Work ethic:
ambitious View of authority:
relaxed, polite Leadership by:
collaboration Relationships:
loyal Perspective: civic
Compelling Messages of Their Formative Era: Be smart – you are
special Leave no one behind Connect 24/7 Achieve now! Serve your
community
HOW TO CHANGE THE FACE OF YOUR WORKPLACEMoving into a Generation Y Workplace as Baby Boomers Retire
A CLOSER LOOK AT GENERATION Y
THE GENERATION Y PERSONALITY
Don’t expect to stay in a job too long
Believe in their own self worth
Expect constant recognition and feedback
Technically savvy Work/life balance is
not a buzz word
THE GENERATION Y PERSONALITY
Focus on children & family
Scheduled, structured lives
Connected Inclusive Civic minded Goal oriented
WHAT GENERATION Y NEEDS FROM YOU
Fair and direct Engaged in their
professional development
Training in people skills
Training to increase their marketability
WHAT YERS VALUE IN THE WORKPLACE Positive relationships
with colleagues Attractive salaries Exposure to
challenging assignments
Opportunities to expand skills and knowledge
Flexibility in work schedule
THE 7 GEN Y RETENTION STRATEGIES
1. Be direct and ethical
2. Develop individualized career tracks
3. Equip them with the latest technology
THE 7 GEN Y RETENTION STRATEGIES
4. Support their values, individuality and self expression
5. Provide adequate training6. Offer mentoring support and thorough
feedback7. Convey how their work affects the
bottom line
6 WAYS TO REMAIN ATTRACTIVE TO YERS
1. Be available, but give them room
2. Tell them the “why”3. Let them be
problem solvers
6 WAYS TO REMAIN ATTRACTIVE TO YERS
4. Provide a life-work balance workplace
5. Don’t be authoritative or paternal
6. Encourage them
BRIDGING THE GAP
Create Intergenerational Teams
Veterans enjoy mentoring and Ys are typically eager for mentoring
Boomers, Xers, and Ys are strong collaborators
BRIDGING THE GAP
All interested in learning
Ys used to and want instant feedback
Teaming Xers and Ys
All looking for flexibility in today’s workplace
All value meaningful work
“If people would believe in us like Special Olympics and see what we can do, they would be amazed. My ambition in life is to turn ‘no’ into ‘yes.’ If someone says I can’t do something, I want to prove I can.”
Suzanne O’Moore, Special Olympics athlete
TOP 6 WAYS TO BE INCLUSIVE IN YOUR RECRUITMENT
1. Establish partnerships (i.e. Sponsor a Special
Olympics event)2. Use government organizations and job
boards3. Utilize peer and family connections4. State “People with disabilities encouraged to
apply” in your ads5. List only job requirements that are absolutely
essential 6. Consider a 1-2 week job trial
RESOURCES FOR HIRING DISABLED WORKERS
EarnWorks.com - Business Case for Hiring Disabled Workers http://www.earnworks.com/BusinessCase/roi_level2asp
Office of Disability Employment Policy - U.S. Department of Labor Resources http://www.dol.gov/odep/
Recruiters Network - Career sites for the disabled. http://www.recruitersnetwork.com
Career Search Opportunities - Job search, resume database for both employers and disabled candidates. http://www.newmobility.com
President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities - The "grandaddy" of all sites for employment of people with disabilities. It hosts a list of over 80 employers who are actively recruiting disabled workers. Some of these employers may be your competitors. Consider participating in this recruiting program yourself. http://www50.pcepd.gov/pcepd
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