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What are We Doing to Attract and Retain New Talent in our Field? American Frozen Foods Institute Logistics Forum 2015
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What are We Doing to Attract and Retain New Talent in our Field?American Frozen Foods InstituteLogistics Forum 2015
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33%Millennials currently
make up over 1/3 of the US workforce
Source: Wall Street Journal
3 yearsAverage job tenure for millennials
Source: CNBC
64% Of millennials said they would rather make $40K at a job they love than make $100K at a job
they think is boringSource: Deloitte Millennial survey 2014
Do you have a strategy for attracting new talent?
Millennials are not only our current and future employees (and bosses) but they are our current and future customers. Understanding their personal views will only help us thrive in our businesses. - Forbes
Today’s Speakers
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Wes BurkeAlchemy Systems
Director of Human Resources
Lori OsbornConrad N. Hilton College
Director of Career Development & Placement
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Who are millennials?
Lori Osborn
Generations
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Characteristics of Millennials
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• Optimistic
• Civic duty
• Confident
• Respect for diversity
• Informal
• Persistent/determined
• Social awareness
• Team orientedSource: University of Houston
Millennials in the Workplace
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• Want options & choices
• Expect attention
• Expect feedback
• Multitask through multimedia
• They are impatient
• Want to be led
• Desire positive reinforcementSource: University of Houston
On-the-job Challenges
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• Traditionalists and Boomers – Generally do not question or
challenge authority– Prefer face-to-face communication – Boomer bosses like to have at least
one meeting each week with employees
• Xers and Millennials – Have been taught to speak up– Prefer electronic communication – Do not like meetings
Getting along with Millennials
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• Challenge them/make work meaningful
• Ask them their opinion/collaborate
• Encourage finding a mentor
• Provide timely feedback
• Lighten up
Recruiting and Managing Young Professionals
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• Are you mission driven?
• Are you a coach to them?
• Do you involve them in decision making?
• Do you practice diversity?
Golden rules…
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• Remember that all generations want:– To be treated fairly– Work that provides personal
satisfaction– Employers who understand
personal lives are important– Work that is valued by
employers and customers– A clear sense of purpose
from employers
• Book Recommendation:– Y-Size Your Business – Jason
Ryan Dorsey
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Attract & Retain New Talent
Wes Burke
Attracting talent will depend on how you speak to this generation
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• Understand millennials are tech savvy
• Leverage your online reputation– LinkedIn – Glassdoor – Twitter/Facebook
• Put your mission, vision, values into action
• How?
Are you using your networks to attract?
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Traditional vs. Millennial
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Employees wanted a job Employees want an experience
Traditional vs. Millennial
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Bosses, managers Mentors, coaches, leads
Traditional vs. Millennial
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Annual performance reviews Continual feedback, positive reinforcement
Traditional vs. Millennial
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Top-down Open, two-way
Traditional vs. Millennial
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Individually focused Interactive
Traditional vs. Millennial
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Did you know work environment directly impacts productivity?• Create an environment that is desirable to employees and potential
employees
Attract & Retain Strategy
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• Have a total rewards strategy– Benefits– Perks– Career experience
• Incorporate socialization
• Foster a culture of open communication– Forum for feedback/discussion– Open door policy– Listen and adapt– Entertain and value their ideas
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Q & A
THANK YOU
