After the baby boomers and Generation X comes Generation Y. Who are they? Millennials are people born between 1980 and 1995. Since this generation entered the workforce, employers have had to use their best strategies to attract and retain the best talent.

We share with you an article, which appeared in the Financial Post and written by Krista Jones, which raises what workers of this generation are looking for.

Here is the summary :

What millennials are looking for from employers

Society is constantly evolving, self-employed and self-employed workers are changing the natures of work and all the more so with the emergence of the phenomena of the "gig economy" and the "uberization of society". Human resources professionals are struggling to keep up, more than ever since Generation Y has reached 35% of the Canadian workforce and is outnumbered by their elders, the boomers.

It goes without saying that millennials work differently from their superiors, the boomers. They are faster, like digital technologies, require flexible hours, etc. So, how are employers doing to bridge the generation gap? The key is technology and “Just-In-Time skills training” online.

A recent survey by Accenture shows that more than three-quarters of 2015 graduates expect to receive formal training as part of their first job. A percentage of 53% of graduates from 2013 and 2014 said they had received such an opportunity. So employers who fail to develop new apprenticeship programs or integrate the latest cutting edge training tools can expect to lose their techies by the wayside.

To help companies retain their talents, the solution: online training platforms. Recently, LinkedIn acquired Lynda.com,an online training company that gives its users access to courses. Axonify, on the other hand, is a flexible online learning solution for businesses that provides an interface for employees to study anywhere, anytime.

To keep pace with change and demand, companies will need to integrate new skills training solutions to support the continuous education of their employees. The training should offer the same flexibility as online platforms to meet the expectations of millennials, a tailored experience that will allow them to learn what they want, when they want.

With the gaming experience element "gamification", employees will be able to see their progress which will motivate them to exceed their goals and thus be able to develop their skills over the long term. Whether through a "podcast", interactive tutorials or role-playing games, users will be able to achieve their aspirations and continue their education.

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