Ladan Nikravan is an associate editor of Chief Learning Officer magazine.
Employers have a number of concerns about hiring millennials, which might be one of the reasons 40 percent of unemployed workers are from that generation.
Not every company can offer a flashy tech job with perks like free meals and gym memberships, but without some changes, industries such as supply chain management could miss out on top young talent.
There are many things baby boomers can learn from their millennial employees, but more importantly, the predecessors must be willing to teach the up-and-comers to create the smoothest handoff possible.
There are specific characteristics that make millennials the most at-risk generation in today’s workplace. These characteristics create special considerations for selecting and deploying online training and technology to properly acclimate them.
Like previous generations, Gen Y wants to feel understood, valued and respected. HR and business executives can play into these needs by giving millennial employees transparency and flexibility.
A new attitude toward careers will require the cooperation of the education system, government policy flexibility, workforce support and young people’s passion.