1. What are We Doing to Attract and Retain New
Talent in our Field?
American Frozen Foods Institute
Logistics Forum 2015

2. 2
33%
Millennials currently
make up over 1/3 of the
US workforce
Source: Wall Street
Journal
3 years
Average job tenure for millennials
Source: CNBC
64%
Of millennials said they would
rather make $40K at a job they
love than make $100K at a job
they think is boring
Source: Deloitte Millennial survey
2014
Do you have a strategy for attracting new talent?
Millennials are not only our current and future employees (and bosses) but they are our current and
future customers. Understanding their personal views will only help us thrive in our businesses. - Forbes

3. Today’s Speakers
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Wes Burke
Alchemy Systems
Director of Human Resources
wes.burke@alchemysystems.com
Lori Osborn
Conrad N. Hilton College
Director of Career Development
& Placement
lgosborn@Central.UH.EDU

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Who are millennials?
Lori Osborn

5. Generations
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6. Characteristics of Millennials
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• Optimistic
• Civic duty
• Confident
• Respect for diversity
• Informal
• Persistent/determined
• Social awareness
• Team oriented
Source: University of Houston

7. Millennials in the Workplace
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• Want options & choices
• Expect attention
• Expect feedback
• Multitask through multimedia
• They are impatient
• Want to be led
• Desire positive reinforcement
Source: University of Houston

8. On-the-job Challenges
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• Traditionalists and Boomers
– Generally do not question or
challenge authority
– Prefer face-to-face communication
– Boomer bosses like to have at least
one meeting each week with
employees
• Xers and Millennials
– Have been taught to speak up
– Prefer electronic communication
– Do not like meetings

9. Getting along with Millennials
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• Challenge them/make work
meaningful
• Ask them their
opinion/collaborate
• Encourage finding a mentor
• Provide timely feedback
• Lighten up

10. Recruiting and Managing Young Professionals
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• Are you mission driven?
• Are you a coach to them?
• Do you involve them in decision
making?
• Do you practice diversity?

11. Golden rules…
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• Remember that all generations
want:
– To be treated fairly
– Work that provides personal
satisfaction
– Employers who understand
personal lives are important
– Work that is valued by
employers and customers
– A clear sense of purpose
from employers
• Book Recommendation:
– Y-Size Your Business – Jason
Ryan Dorsey

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Attract & Retain New Talent
Wes Burke

13. Attracting talent will depend on how you speak to this generation
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• Understand millennials are tech savvy
• Leverage your online reputation
– LinkedIn
– Glassdoor
– Twitter/Facebook
• Put your mission, vision, values into action
• How?

14. Are you using your networks to attract?
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15. Traditional vs. Millennial
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Employees wanted a job Employees want an
experience

16. Traditional vs. Millennial
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Bosses, managers Mentors, coaches, leads

17. Traditional vs. Millennial
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Annual performance reviews Continual feedback, positive
reinforcement

18. Traditional vs. Millennial
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Top-down Open, two-way

19. Traditional vs. Millennial
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Individually focused Interactive

20. Traditional vs. Millennial
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Did you know work environment directly impacts
productivity?
• Create an environment that is desirable to employees and potential
employees

21. Attract & Retain Strategy
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• Have a total rewards strategy
– Benefits
– Perks
– Career experience
• Incorporate socialization
• Foster a culture of open communication
– Forum for feedback/discussion
– Open door policy
– Listen and adapt
– Entertain and value their ideas

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Q & A
• wes.burke@alchemysystems.com
• lgosborn@Central.UH.EDU

23. THANK YOU