10 Ways to Attract & Retaining a Talented Millennial Workforce

Co-Written by Mia Taapken ?

Millennials are drastically changing business culture… for the better! And it’s only a matter of time till they make up the majority of the American workforce. So, if you’re looking to attracted, hire and maintain a millennial employee here are a few tips that will make you a sought out business for young talent. ?

• High Tech Huddle Spaces –? Connection is important for tech savvy millennials, the days of keeping to yourself in a cubical are long gone. Today, it’s all about small group collaboration and of course all the tech that goes along with it. Learn more about Huddle Spaces HERE.

• BYOD –? Our gadgets have become an extension of our lives. Our personal and work life is interconnected, the need to Bring Your Own Device while being able to use it with ease and wirelessly is imperative. Make sure you’re always connected no matter what device you’re using such as the Biamp Devio.

• Take a Look at Higher Ed –? Take note of the technology that mimicked or is similar to that which is used and taught in higher education. The trends in college and universities will soon set the tone in the workplace, like the use of whiteboards in the office. Take a look at this solution from TIV HERE.

• Allow for Creativity in the Work Place –? Create a business culture that cultivates and encourages creativity. Millennials tend to be much more creative than older generations, exploring solutions in an original way can prove resourceful in the long run. 

• Us not Me vs You -? 88% of millennials prefer a collaborative work culture rather than a competitive one. It’s more about building teams than beating out your colleague.

• Flexibility -? Allow flexibility with remote work…We have the technology now, use it. Collaborate using Skype for Business, no matter where you are. Learn more about it HERE.

• Encourage internal innovation –? Value their voice, traditional hierarchy structures are outdated. When different approaches and ideas are taken into account, you never know from whom the next great idea may come. Be open to evolve and change from the inside.

• Transparency - ? Be open, communicate and be honest. It helps with creating a bond and commitment between your employee.

• Create a Family Atmosphere –? ? ?  When it feels more like home then work, than you know you have something good going. When millennials feel connected, they’ll stay loyal to the company, just like family. Get inspired with these 5 modern work spaces HERE.

• Strengthen Your Company’s Digital Presence –? A business that is lacking an online presence could be seen as outdated. You know you’re gonna get googled so start tweeting…NOW! Start by tweeting at us HERE (See what we did there? ? )

Unlike past generations who tended to stay at the same company for years, employees today have a need to feel connected to their employer and won’t think too much of leaving if they’re unhappy. To retain the best employees remember that loyalty is built on trust and communication… lucky for us we have plenty of technology to help.  ???

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