A recent survey of over 5400 Gen Y’s in over 5 countries shows why we should be focusing on recruiting and retaining this dynamic generation.
Here are a few stats from the report and survey:
96% want an environmentally aware workplace
Flexible: 56% prefer to work flexibly and chose when to work
79% prefer to be mobile rather than static workers
Unconventional: 40% of the Generation Y would like to take their car to go to work, 20% by public transport and 18% walking!
Life Long Learning Experience: The reasons for choosing a company are:
1: Opportunities for Learning
2: Quality of Life
3: Work Colleagues
41% of the Generation Y prefers to have access to a team space and 32% prefers breakout spaces rather than a conventional meeting room
For the full details go to:http://www.johnsoncontrols.fi/publish/etc/medialib/jci/be/global_workplace_innovation/oxygenz.Par.41451.File.dat/Oxygenz%20Report%20-%202010.pdf