The Secret to Attracting Young Talent in the Workplace

A group of Gen Z employees sit talking comfortably.

Want to know how to bring young professionals into your office?

Are you searching for a method that aligns with your company's goals to attract and retain young talent? You're not alone. How do you find someone who can work for you, but benefits from your company's experience as well to ensure long-lasting commitment? Finding a good fit is crucial over simply hiring and re-hiring.

In our experience working with clients, we've determined that there are myths behind how to engage with the younger generation of workers. Gen Zs aren't always hooked by the newest and flashiest upgrades, nor are they always deterred by more traditional workflow models. They're looking for a particular trait to secure their job interest.

The big secret?

Flexibility.

We know what you're thinking. While flexibility is a common solution thrown at modern workflow models, we mean a certain kind of flexibility. We mean being attentive to employee needs and open to change as the employee and company require different solutions to problems. Find a company workflow that can accommodate various work styles. Young professionals want to know that their optimal productivity and potential will be supported. Your job? It's simple.

Listen and be willing to work with them.

You don’t have to lose your authority in the office. Just hear them out and respond to their needs as best you can. According to Deloitte Insights, about 86% of Gen Z professionals value soft skills such as communication and problem-solving over other relevant abilities. They want to see their managers looking out for them, and according to the numbers, that isn’t happening in most workplaces right now.

Statistics on Gen Z Work Habits Referenced from Deloitte.

The truth is that Gen Z professionals want to see you attending to their needs, and they will meet your expectations in return. They require your confidence in their ability to innovate and help your business thrive. If they need an open workspace environment to accomplish their best work, consider adapting some of your office environment to an open floorplan and incorporate interactive technology or collaborative resources like whiteboards or smart tables. If your Gen Z employee is most productive in a private cubicle, add some quiet zones and designated focus rooms to your workspace. These changes can completely turn your retainment rate of Gen Z employees around. All you have to do is listen. Even if you can’t make immediate changes, they’ll see and appreciate your attentiveness to their needs.

Gen Z is recognizing that offices need to work for us, not the other way around. At YTI, we see the need for workspaces that are responsive to your business and its particular needs. Connect with us today at (866) 996-8952 to talk about how you can help support your young professionals today.