How Employers Can Recruit Younger Talent

Recruiters need to understand what makes these younger generations tick. Firstly, by taking a look at survey of millennials, and what they want from their employers quickly becomes obvious. Millennials and Gen Zs often start and stop relationships with companies because of the latters’ positive or negative impact on society. Therefore, businesses should build on that appetite to make a positive impact on their communities with local volunteering opportunities, wherever they are in the world. And it is important for employers to help employees prepare for the future through skills development and training. As jobs become more fluid in the future, continuous retraining and upskilling can provide future-proofed skills to help staff change roles and take advantage of new opportunities. Also, millennials and Gen Zs make up more than half the world’s population and most of the global workforce, but companies need to nurture the top talent among older generations, too. They are often highly experienced members of the team who can help train younger workers. From two-way mentoring programmes to hiring retired workers for short-term projects and testing ergonomic tools to reduce physical strain, there are plenty of ways companies can retain older talent. Then, businesses that invest in young talent now will be repaid through engagement, advocacy and loyalty – all of which are key ingredients in a future-proofed organisation.

Reference: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/06/how-employers-can-recruit-younger-talent/