In today's diverse workforce, success often hinges on the ability to adapt and evolve. This was the focus in a recent discussion hosted by Wendy Born from Business Value Partners, to members of the National Electrical Communications Authority. Wendy was joined by our Director, Andrew Bath and Senior Consultant, Ella O’Connell. Collectively, Andrew and Ella bring over 25 years of experience in recruiting across diverse industries and successfully working with millennials and Gen Zs.
During the discussion, they explored recruitment strategies, steps to creating thriving cross-generational teams, and the benefits Millennials and Gen Zs bring to the workplace. Below we have compiled three key takeaways from the discussion for your perusal. Dive in below!
There are a multitude of benefits that come along with employing millennials and Gen Zs within your business. Andrew and Ella discussed how younger generations are not just committed employees but also drivers of change. They challenge process, modernise business, and bring a fresh perspective that’s vital to stay relevant in today’s world.
In Andrew’s words, “having the younger generation in our team brings diversity of thought and fresh knowledge. I get to learn different things and new technologies, and how they can add value to the business”.
To successfully manage younger generations, Andrew and Ella discussed the importance of recognising everyone as unique individuals with their own goals and values. By developing personal relationships with employees, you create a positive work environment and motivate younger employees to strive for their best.
Andrew sums this up by saying, “giving younger employees the responsibility and trust to complete tasks in a safe environment where they feel supported to make some mistakes and learn is vital. This demonstrates that you see them as a person, not just a number that’s here to work and earn you money”.
To wrap up the discussion, Andrew and Ella spoke about how recruitment can be time-consuming, especially for small business owners who may not have dedicated HR teams. Understanding where to find the right millennial and Gen Z candidates is another challenge in itself.
With Ella being a Gen Z herself, Andrew and Ella shared their story of connection. Andrew said, “I reached out to Ella over LinkedIn recruiter back in 2021 during COVID-19 lockdowns. We had a couple of conversations over Zoom and realised we lived close enough to do an interview as we walked around a local park – and here we are today. A hugely successful recruit”.
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