{"id":640,"date":"2014-07-31T17:34:56","date_gmt":"2014-07-31T17:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/buyerads.com\/blog\/?p=640"},"modified":"2022-03-11T14:49:03","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T14:49:03","slug":"best-practices-for-recruiting-millennial-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buyerads.com\/blog\/?p=640","title":{"rendered":"Best Practices for Recruiting Millennial Workers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/buyerads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image_26.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"buyer-image-right alignright wp-image-612 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/buyerads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image_26.jpg\" alt=\"image_26\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a>Every effective human resources professional is also an accomplished sociologist.\u00a0 The best practices for recruiting and retaining top talent changes from generation to generation.\u00a0 This is especially true when it comes to what is known as the millennial or Gen Y generation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Millennial Generation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The millennial generation refers to anyone that was born between the years of 1982 and 2002.\u00a0 Just like previous generations, most millennials exhibit unique characteristics when it comes to pursuing a professional career.\u00a0 Although income and security are important, millennials seem to be more interested in developing meaningful relationships and finding purpose in their personal and professional lives.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s estimated that Gen Y workers will make up 75 percent of the workforce by 2025.\u00a0 Unlike the preceding generation, millennials aren\u2019t necessarily interested in job security or spending an entire career with one company.\u00a0 According to Undercover Recruiter, millennial workers are idealistic, ambitious, digitally proficient and diverse<a href=\"http:\/\/theundercoverrecruiter.com\/how-to-recruit-millennials-your-company-infographic\/\">[1]<\/a>.\u00a0 Over 70 percent of existing millennial workers intend to leave their job once the economy improves.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recruiting Millennials<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>HR professionals are finding that developing a relationship with Gen Y job prospects is more effective than selling the salary and perks of a professional position.\u00a0 Many companies begin networking with future job prospects early on in college.\u00a0 Millennial job applicants rely on social media to research and get to know prospective employers.\u00a0 Nevertheless, it shouldn\u2019t be assumed that social networking alone is the answer to attracting talented millennials.<\/p>\n<p>Millennial workers want to identify with the company they work for and be part of a company culture that promotes camaraderie and high employee morale<a href=\"http:\/\/www.findly.com\/blog\/how-to-recruit-and-retain-millennial-applicants\/\">[2]<\/a>.\u00a0 They want to make a difference and be involved in the decision making process.\u00a0 Employers are encouraged to embrace the entrepreneurial spirit, provide lots of feedback and understand that millennial employees are seeking opportunities to grow and advance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gen Y Stereotypes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As with any set of assumptions, the stereotypes generally attributed to the millennial generation won\u2019t apply to every job prospect.\u00a0 There are many exceptions to every rule.\u00a0 Understanding the world view of millennials is crucial in today\u2019s workforce environment, but identifying the aspirations of individual job candidates is far more important.\u00a0 Finally, a company should never cater to millennials at the expense of an achievement oriented workforce culture.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/theundercoverrecruiter.com\/how-to-recruit-millennials-your-company-infographic\/\">[1]<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/theundercoverrecruiter.com\/how-to-recruit-millennials-your-company-infographic\/\">http:\/\/theundercoverrecruiter.com\/how-to-recruit-millennials-your-company-infographic\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.findly.com\/blog\/how-to-recruit-and-retain-millennial-applicants\/\">[2]<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.findly.com\/blog\/how-to-recruit-and-retain-millennial-applicants\/\">http:\/\/www.findly.com\/blog\/how-to-recruit-and-retain-millennial-applicants\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every effective human resources professional is also an accomplished sociologist.\u00a0 The best practices for recruiting and retaining top talent changes from generation to generation.\u00a0 This is especially true when it comes to what is known as the millennial or Gen Y generation. 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