So You've Hired a Millennial - Instructions on the Care and Feeding of Your Newest Employees

摘要

This presentation will discuss the latest research into Millennial workforce motivations, including differentiation between college- and non-college-educated workers, and provide real suggestions for workforce inclusion and development, going beyond the superficial generational shifts to implementable options available now. This new generation of employee represents the most public service motivated generation since the 'Greatest Generation' stepped onto the world stage to address the global challenges of WWII, globalization, and isolationist ideologues. In order to appeal to this millennial generation of optimistic, interested individuals, the public sector is going to need to invest in individual employee development over bulk initiatives and training. Programs should be tailored as to provide culturally diverse, inclusive elements that underscore the importance of community. This is a group that believes in supporting the home first and making sure it is in order before dedicating resources far and w ide. As utility leaders, we can support that latent call to service many Millennial reflect in their core values. The key will be in identifying valuable work and constructing narratives to support that messaging. The work of the government is in service to its constituents and having a broad base of invested people is a huge boon to us as we consider the next steps in public administration. Identifying, developing, and supporting key hires will help rebrand the message of public service and hopefully return the relationship of the government to a less adversarial role as the markedly disappointed and world-weary previous generations take the opportunity to let Generation 'We' lead.