How you recruit talent changes from generation to generation. Your messaging, process, and understanding of candidates changes with their generation. This makes recruiting so challenging. Today, you have to consider four generations of talent when recruiting:
Multigenerational talent recruitment is a key factor that will have an impact on recruiting practices in the next few years. There are advantages to having a diverse multigenerational workforce. According to Global Talent Trends 2020 report, 89% of companies believe it can help them be more successful.
“No matter how you’re defining the generations, their differences tend to be overstated and their similarities underplayed. Nonetheless, understanding where and how they do vary can help you build a team that successfully leverages the skill sets, perspectives, and experiences of workers across the age spectrum,” says Bruce Anderson on the LinkedIn Talent Blog.
The report identifies the key trends companies need to consider when looking for talent across multiple generations:
The key message is to understand that each generation is unique. Treat them as such and adjust your approach accordingly.
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Randy co-founded IQ PARTNERS in 2001 and currently operates as a Senior Partner, focusing on business development within executive search, media, and sales recruitment. His accomplishments include building over a dozen digital media sales teams for digital start-ups, publishers, and mobile app developers. He has also helped launch an international smartphone manufacturer from the ground up, building its entire hardware, software, and sales teams.