The Science behind Recruiting Millennials

When it comes to recruiting Millennials, it’s a whole different ball game. Millennials have a unique perspective on what they want out of their career.|When it comes to recruiting Millennials, it’s a whole different ball game. Millennials have a unique perspective on what they want out of their career.

When it comes to recruiting Millennials, it’s a whole different ball game. Also known as Generation Y, Millennials were born between the early 1980s and the early 2000s. This new generation of workers is already starting to reshape the workplace. They have grown up with more information at their fingertips than any other generation and have a unique perspective on what they want out of their career.

The key generational differences listed below are changing the way we recruit Millennials, and ultimately retain this growing segment of the workforce.

Tech-Savvy & Socially Minded

Having been raised with laptops, smart phones, social media and instant messaging, Millennials love technology and are fiercely independent. Not to mention, connected 247.

Growth & Recognition

Millennials strongly believe in continuous training and are motivated by positive recognition. According to PwC, 35% of Millennials consider excellent training programs to be the top benefit they want from their employer.

Flexibility

Most Millennials have a work hard, play hard mentality and aren’t willing to sacrifice their personal life in order to advance their careers. They also don’t respond well to cookie-cutter management approaches.