Best Workplaces, Benchmarks & Trends, Company Culture, Talent Acquisition, Training & Development
Key Takeaways:
- Millennial workplaces: Strong employee experiences combine age fairness, career development and workplace practices that respond to younger employees’ expectations.
- Employee feedback: Frequent, less formal evaluations give Millennials more regular guidance on their performance and development.
- Career development: Job rotations, stretch assignments and training programs give employees practical opportunities to expand their skills and experience.
- Talent attraction: Building relationships with potential employees before positions become available helps organizations develop stronger long-term talent pipelines.
- Early-career recruitment: University programs that provide realistic exposure to day-to-day work help future employees understand roles and workplace culture.
- Technology careers: Innovative workplace cultures and professional development opportunities make technology and software particularly attractive to Millennial jobseekers.
The top 20 best workplaces for Canadian millennials in 2017 was revealed today, and it seems that companies in the fast-growing technology industry are coming out ahead.
Whitby’s 360insights, Montreal-based Autodesk Canada, Waterloo’s Axonify, and FreshBooks and AppCentrica, both headquartered in Toronto, are some of the technology companies recognized as the best places for millennials to work in 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What workplace practices appeal to Millennial employees?
Frequent feedback, development opportunities, fair treatment and an innovative workplace culture can create a stronger employee experience for Millennials.
How can employers support Millennial career development?
Provide regular feedback alongside training, job rotations and stretch assignments that help employees develop new capabilities through practical experience.
How can organizations attract Millennial talent early?
Build relationships before vacancies arise and offer university students opportunities to experience what day-to-day work and organizational culture are really like.
Why are technology companies attractive to Millennial employees?
Technology and software workplaces can appeal to Millennials through innovative cultures and clear opportunities for professional development.
