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Your cheat sheet to the millennials
• Consistency gets stale. They want mobility throughout their career lifetime, preferably involving overseas stints.
• Job-hopping is overrated. Debunking the portfolio careers myth, our Gen Y will remain loyal to their employer – as long as they feel fulfilled in their role, that is.
• Green is in. Issues of sustainability and climate change are of major concern, and will affect their career choices.
• Can’t live without gadgets. They’ve grown up with technology – it is part and parcel of their lives, which includes the work they do for a living.
• The term work-life balance is passe. Employers can’t just encourage a balance but should provide the means for this balance through more flexible work hours.
• Respect my space, please. The Gen Y maintain clear separation between their work and personal lives, and are unwilling to share too much personal information with their employers.
• Coaching welcomed here. They prefer on-the-job development rather than formalised training, especially working with strong coaches and mentors.
• Cash is king. When it comes to benefits, cash bonuses are valued higher than training and development.
• We are all made the same. They believe in gender equality, where they and their partners will contribute an equal amount of financial support for their households.
• I rely on me. They will take personal responsibility for funding their retirement.
(source: a big accounting firm's website)
• Consistency gets stale. They want mobility throughout their career lifetime, preferably involving overseas stints.
• Job-hopping is overrated. Debunking the portfolio careers myth, our Gen Y will remain loyal to their employer – as long as they feel fulfilled in their role, that is.
• Green is in. Issues of sustainability and climate change are of major concern, and will affect their career choices.
• Can’t live without gadgets. They’ve grown up with technology – it is part and parcel of their lives, which includes the work they do for a living.
• The term work-life balance is passe. Employers can’t just encourage a balance but should provide the means for this balance through more flexible work hours.
• Respect my space, please. The Gen Y maintain clear separation between their work and personal lives, and are unwilling to share too much personal information with their employers.
• Coaching welcomed here. They prefer on-the-job development rather than formalised training, especially working with strong coaches and mentors.
• Cash is king. When it comes to benefits, cash bonuses are valued higher than training and development.
• We are all made the same. They believe in gender equality, where they and their partners will contribute an equal amount of financial support for their households.
• I rely on me. They will take personal responsibility for funding their retirement.
(source: a big accounting firm's website)
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