Organisations need to become fully engaged with the whole workforce – spanning five generations – and meet new demands from a new, modern worker, writes Rosie Cairnes For the first time ever, the workforce is made up of five different generations. This includes the Traditionalists (born in or before 1945), […]
Tag: Generation Y
How HR can help win the war for Gen Z (and all other) talent
Organisations are unnecessarily spending millions of dollars in changing their recruitment approach for Gen Z workers, according to CEB (now Gartner), which said business would be better off focusing on a more holistic approach to workforce planning and talent acquisition. “Organisations around the world have spent thousands, if not millions, […]
8 steps to hiring & retaining great millennial talent
Opportunities to learn and grow are the single most important things millennials are looking for at work, according to Gallup. Such opportunities are uniquely important drivers of retention among millennials compared to other generations, and also promote engagement and ultimately performance, said Dr Jim Harter, chief scientist of Gallup’s international […]
Should I stay or should I go? What Millennials want
Employers must find new ways to entice and engage Millennials, according to recent research, which found that this generation – more so than any before them – is keen to expand their skill sets and areas of expertise, and align these with future business needs to fulfill their aspirations. “Millennials […]
6 practical tips for leading the PlayStation generation
There are six things that today’s leaders need to know to really harness the power of millennials, according to IMD professor Martha Maznevski I didn’t know what I was getting into before spending five years on the front lines finding out what makes millennials tick. The research I read before […]