Millennials have been the largest generation in the U.S. workforce since 2015. These young professionals are motivated differently than their baby boomer and Gen-X colleagues, so it’s time to make your company the type of place they want to work.
Get started by making the five initiatives below a reality at your organization.
- Create a Flexible Working Environment
Unlike their parents, millennials aren’t into the standard 9-to-5 office job. They’re willing to put in the same amount of time, but they want to choose their own hours and have the option to work remotely. If the nature of the job allows for flexibility, don’t expect to receive too many applications from this group if it doesn’t involve the freedom they crave.
- Do Work That Matters
Happy just to have a job, previous generations were willing to do busywork, as long as their paycheck arrived on time. Millennials want to earn a healthy living too, but they also crave work that makes a difference. The allure of getting paid alone won’t cut it, so use the job description to focus on the importance of the position and the impact it has both within the company and externally.
Integrate Learning Into Your Culture
Contrary to popular belief, millennials are extremely ambitious professionals who enjoy learning. In fact, they’re so focused on gaining new skills and expanding their knowledge that they seek companies that share their commitment to professional development. Promoting your tuition assistance program or recent conferences attended by employees will get your company noticed by millennials.
Offer Perks They Want
Your company probably offers a generous amount of perks, but this won’t get you very far if millennials aren’t interested in them. This generation wants incentives like generous maternity and paternity leave, a dog-friendly workplace, paid time off to volunteer, and unlimited vacation time. Revamp your perks to get their attention.
Make a Difference
Millennials want to work for a company doing its part to make the world a better place. Not only is it the right thing to do, but committing to eco-friendly practices or giving back to local charities will get you on their radar. Share updates on your company blog and social media platforms to let them know about all the good your organization has been up to.
More so than their predecessors, millennials crave attention from their boss, so team up with ECS to give them what they need. Contact us today to find out how you can get more time back in your day by delegating your professional payrolling and independent contractor management services to us.