Tag: Millennials

To Solve Millennial Misconceptions, Work Together at All Levels of the Organization

By Guest Columnist Mar 23, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

There is so much written about Millennials and their supposed character traits: a sense of entitlement (e.g., expecting a promotion without “paying their dues”), a questionable work ethic (e.g., coming in late and leaving early), and a lack of loyalty (i.e., being job hoppers). Not all organizations are actually having these experiences with Millennial employees. However, I suspect that some hiring managers have a misconception about Millennials based on what they are reading versus actually experiencing it for themselves.

Why Recruiters Should Help Candidates Feel Secure in Their New Position

By Guest Columnist Mar 23, 2017 Recruiting

Updated: Mar 23, 2017

In yesterday’s Recruiting Daily Advisor we began to explore a few recent reports that suggest that many applicants get easily frustrated with how they are treated during the application process. Today we will explore the role that devotion plays in the recruiting process. By Melissa Blazejak

3 Trends Driving Millennial Benefits Design

By Susan Wells Mar 2, 2017 Talent

Updated: Jun 16, 2017

Yesterday’s Leadership Daily Advisor set the stage for some far-reaching employee benefits design change in the works. Bolstered by fresh research showing that the Millennial workforce is quickly shaping new strategies for the entire benefits arena, we touched on three studies identifying what’s ahead. Today, we describe three main priorities that will drive the most […]

The Millennial Talent Challenge: Should You Adopt the ‘Benefits Wallet’?

By Susan Wells Mar 1, 2017 Talent

Updated: Jun 16, 2017

With an eye toward better meeting the needs of a workforce that’s growing ever younger, more Fortune 1000 employers are poised to make significant changes to their benefits strategies, design, and delivery this year. All in all, “modernize” and “customize” will be the words to watch as 2017 marches on.

Necessary evil? Study blasts performance reviews, but documentation still vital

By Tammy Binford Feb 10, 2017 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

A survey showing most U.S. office workers have negative feelings toward traditional performance reviews may not be earth-shattering news. It’s hardly a surprise to learn that large numbers of employees consider such reviews stressful, tiresome time-wasters with fallout often coming in the form of tears and resignations from disappointed workers.  Despite widespread disapproval, traditional reviews […]

HR’s balancing act: tips for mixing agile and traditional workers

By Tammy Binford Jan 13, 2017 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Feeling agile? Crystal ball gazers are predicting more employers soon will answer that question with a robust “yes.” According to a new study from staffing firm Randstad US, both employers and employees see the world of work turning to “agile” work—scenarios in which traditional full-time permanent workers increasingly share duties with contractors, consultants, temporary, and […]