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In our research for our newly-released book,
Bridging the Generation Gap, Robin Throckmorton and I discovered a pattern
across Gen Yers when it comes to factors that enhance retention. The
average length of time Gen Yers stay at an organization is only 18 months!
If you want to beat those odds, here are the top five factors that compel
the Yers we interviewed to stay:
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Provide Intrapreneurship Opportunities
Establish the “space” for risk-taking and innovation
Establish frequent feedback mechanisms (several times a week)
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Create Opportunities for Work-Life Balance
Telecommuting
Flexible Hours
Concierge Services
Job Sharing
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Mentoring
Not to be confused with “hovering”
Career guidance and industry guidance from those who have “been there and
done that”
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Tailored Rewards and Recognition
Cash is always a winner
The newest technology “toys”
Flex Benefits
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Value Their Contributions
Provide meaningful assignments
Let them “shadow” other functions
Allow job rotation and lateral moves
If you’d like to order Bridging the
Generation Gap, go to our home page and click on Dr. Gravett’s New Book or
visit
amazon.com or Barnes & Noble.
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