Beyond the Employment Packet: Prepping for Gen Y in the Workplace
Now that you’ve created a few Meetup groups and believe that you have interviewed a great pool of talent, there are still a few things you need to consider before handing over that offer letter. Gen Y has been coached by their parents on how to handle an offer and what priorities they should have in their first step in their career — but I think they’re diverging a bit from previous generations in what they really want in their employment packet.
This week, I want to tackle three things that Gen Y considers before saying yes to the job:
- Benefits: What does Gen Y really value?
- Onboarding: Gen Y using social media during employee orientation
- Office Space: The push toward green
But, before we do, I want to hear from employers first. What is your biggest consideration when putting together an employment package for Gen Y? What do you consider most valuable? What do you want to learn about more before you add it into the employment offer? What do you wish you could exclude?
I look forward to hearing from you!
About the Author
Amy Liz Martin is a PR professional whose work centers on social media, media relations, corporate relations, publicity and cause-related PR campaigns. Amy was a fundraiser and event communications chair for the American Cancer Society, ran small development and communications campaigns for the International Center for Journalists, and led social media publicity efforts for artists at EMI CMG Label Group. She earned her master's degree in mass communications/public relations at Louisiana State University and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America.
