young people april 2010

You were young once….

by Fluid

April 2010

Contents3-4 Introduction to Fluid5-6 Definitions7-8 To discuss….9-10 What makes you tick?11-12 What I really really want is….

13-14 Apprenticeships15-16 E-learning17-18 Exercise A19-20 In the US today….21-22 Mentoring for the millennials23-24 ‘Net’ generation25-26 Exercise B27-29 Muslim graduates30-31 Volunteering32-33 Managers of the future34-35 Setting expectations with young

talent36-37 Conclusion and questions

Introduction

Introduction to Fluid• Fluid Consulting Limited (Fluid) is a specialist

human resources consultancy headed by Tim Holden MCIPD

• 10 years in banking• 10 years in Human Resources consultancy• Fluid trading since 2006• The core services provided by Fluid are:

- Retention- Selection- Attraction- Remuneration & Reward - Outplacement- Training & HR consultancy

Definitions

Definitions

• Millennials• Generation X• Generation Y• Baby-boomers• Matures

To discuss….

To discuss….

• Should an organisation change for one specific generation?

• Are job-hoppers necessarily a negative?• How are the generations different in terms

of their contribution?• What should a forward-thinking

organisation do to meet the diverse needs of a number of generations?

What makes you tick?

What makes you tick?• Appreciation of work-life balance• Opportunities for development• Financial stability• Good rapport with management

What I really really want is…..

What I really really want is….

• Enterprise• Job satisfaction• Job-hopping• Perks• Itchy feet

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships • The Apprenticeships Review• Case study-Charles Worthington Salons• Case study-D & A

E-learning

E-learning • Changing cultures• Learning value• Knowledge management

Exercise A

In the US today…

In the US today…. • Generational influences• Age related characteristics• Weaknesses in the stereotypes

Mentoring for the millennials

Mentoring for the millennials

• Make mentoring count• Understand the next generation’s needs• Open dialogue is key• Value their values• Know the difference between managing

and counselling

‘Net’ generation

‘Net’ generation

• Responsibility by holding part-time jobs whilst studying at school and college

• New youth culture has a strong international orientation

• Change of how a family is defined• Accustomed to changes in the family due

to downsizing, mergers and acquisitions• Constant and turbulent change is the norm

Exercise B

Muslim graduates

Muslim graduates (1 of 2)• Invest in ethnic minority community led

organisations• Stronger accountability for performance of

universities• Closer working with employers• Develop national web-based network• Increased dialogue• Review legislation and consider targets• Publicity campaign with positive messages

Muslim graduates (2 of 2)• Muslim graduates by ethnicity• Muslim graduates by gender• Muslim graduates in employment by

occupation group• Muslim graduates by region

Volunteering

Volunteering• Leitch Review on Skills• Case study-Somerset Rural Youth Project• Case study-Portsmouth Housing Association• PLTs• Case study-Groundwork East London• Case study-Lewisham Youth AID• DCSF ten year vision for youth leadership• Case study-Lancaster University• Case study-Tomorrow’s People

Managers of the future

Managers of the future• Career stage and future expectations• Working hours and location• New technology and the web• Job attractions• Attitudes to work and career• Learning & development

Setting expectations with young talent

Setting expectations with young talent

• Identify what the project will teach• Adjust the expectations of new hires and

learning goals

Conclusion & Questions

Conclusion

• Summary• Questions

young people april 2010

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