In order to
effectively compete for today’s top job candidates, it is increasingly
important to understand how a new generation of legal job candidates are
impacting the work landscape.
Generation Y is estimated to be 76 million people and many of their
habits and world outlook is influencing business. Here’s what you need to know about Generation Y job
candidates:
• Growth
is essential. As a group, generation Y has expressed
a need for constant growth and learning.
Jobs that offer growth and educational opportunities will fare well with
this generation’s top performers.
• Flexible
workspaces and schedules.
This generation is not enamored with the idea of the 9 to 5 job. Jobs that offer opportunities for non-traditional
work arrangements such as work-at-home schemes will increase their chances of
attracting top candidates.
• Team
work. Generation Y grew up with the belief
that “everyone is a winner” and that the work of the team is just as important,
if not more important than the individual. This is why work environments that
encourage employees to work on projects as a group will attract more quality
Generation Y candidates.
• Praise
and recognition. Generation Y job candidates are looking
for more than just a paycheck.
Employers who recognize and reward the contributions of employees will
most likely become a “first pick” amongst this generation of job seekers.