The Hottest Millennial Career Track You’ve Never Thought of

According to a report by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, two million manufacturing positions are likely to go unfilled in the next decade due to a lack of skilled workers. Another study, this one from the Brookings Institution, named manufacturing as one of four “promising” industries that has not yet tapped into the potential of […]

What It Takes to Recruit Top Millennial Talent

Recruiting talented Gen Y employees is high on every organization’s priority list. Millennials will lead organizations into the future, and competition for the best talent is fierce. One way to attract high performers: Understand what they’re really looking for. For example, Millennials value learning and development more than any other generation. So, starting with the […]

The Secret to Recruiting Millennials (Hint: It’s Not About the Money)

By now I hope it’s no secret that millennials are looking for more from their work than just a paycheck and a place to spend their days. The perfect fit is all about culture. New York University and Harvard Business School graduate Phil Strazzulla (yes, he’s also a millennial) noticed there was a lack of […]

Fortune’s New Workplace Ranking Reveals a Lot About What Millennials Want

Pennsylvania-based Power Home Remodeling Group recently earned the top spot on Fortune’s inaugural list of 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials. A home remodeling company? Are you thinking what I’m thinking? That doesn’t strike me as a super-hot place for millennials to work. But it beat out popular employers like Google — by a lot (Google […]

How to Recruit Millennials: Start By Building an Engaging Workplace

Your company’s ability to recruit millennials hinges on its ability to appeal to their interests and goals. Millennials are looking to work for organizations that provide career advancement opportunities and engaging corporate cultures. When you make sure to highlight these aspects of your business, millennials are more likely to come on board and remain loyal […]

How to Create a Sense of Purpose at Work

Having a sense of purpose at work can help employees feel more engaged — like they’re part of something bigger. I’ve found that millennial employees in particular are looking for this level of fulfillment from their jobs. Employers that can articulate and provide a strong sense of purpose may more effectively recruit and engage millennials. […]

Old Recruiting and Retention Tactics Won’t Work on Today’s New Employees

If you’re looking to expand your workforce this year, it’s important to look at how to be an appealing employer to millennials in the job market. These younger employees are looking for different things from their jobs than baby boomers and members of Gen X, and the employers that understand that will have an easier […]

How Employers Can Attract Talented Millennials

Attracting Millennials to your organization can be a bit of a challenge. This generation of employees is looking for a wide variety of opportunities from potential employers, including rotational programs, coaching, mentoring and community service. To remain competitive today and into the future, you’re going to need to attract talented Millennials to your organization. To […]

How to Recruit and Engage Millennials

Organizations in both the public and private sectors are trying a variety of tactics to recruit, engage and retain Millennial employees. And what they’re finding is that it’s not all about flashy perks. Employers that are interested in hanging on to these dynamic and creative employees need to understand that Millennials are looking for flexibility […]