Gen Y Not Interested in Job for Life
Andy Headworth of Sirona Consulting says has a good reminder for employers who are considering hiring college students for internships or recent graduates for entry level jobs:
Generation Y'ers, with their 'different' approach to work, at the same time are demanding more from their jobs and their working environments. They are really looking for a sense of purpose and worth in their jobs, and because of this, the 'job for life' mentality has gone well and truly out of the window!
In other words, Gen Y is not interested in working in the same job for the rest of their live or even the same employer or even the same occupation. Don't promise them the corner office if they work hard and well for 10 or 20 years. They could care less. Do promise them a mentor starting day one. Do promise them the opportunity to do meaningful work starting day one. Do promise them the opportunity do good for the community starting day one. If you do, they'll be much less likely to be working for your competitor and more likely to be working for you starting day one.
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