By Isabel Thottam | January 07, 2016
Are you sourcing to what your candidates are looking for? Ethics, Environmental practices, Work-life balance, Profitability, Diversity and Reputation ~The Organic Recruiter
Maybe you’re a job-hopping millennial that’s ready to settle down and start your career. Stability sounds nice, right? You’ve built up your skill set, know your worth and are ready to commit to a company long-term. But now the problem is actually finding “the one”—the company that meets all of your needs and is a perfect fit.
Aside from a good salary, what else should you be looking for in a company?
We spoke to millennials to learn more about why these employer traits matter and why they should be on the top of your must-have list. Millennials prioritize ethics and strong social missions when it comes to seeking employment at a company.
Kelsey Reinke, 25, a cargo agent with Delta Air Lines, says a company’s corporate responsibility is important, especially for millennials who are passionate about environmental practices.
Eighteen percent of millennials say work-life balance is the most important trait in a company, compared with 19% of the working population, according to the CNBC All-America Economic Survey.
Profitability Like any generation, millennial job seekers want to work for a profitable company; one that has a sustainable business and can provide growth for its employees.
Deloitte’s survey found that millennials believe an organization’s treatment of its employees is the most important consideration in determining whether a company can be considered a leader.
“I want to work for a place that has a plan for me to grow with the company, as well as having people willing to teach me.” Millennials also say they look for a company that is diverse in terms of culture, gender and race.
A Bentley University study found 95% of millennials say a company’s reputation matters to them and 91% say that a company’s social impact efforts are important when they are considering which companies to work for.
“I really admire the company I work for, and I think that’s important for other millennials,”
~ for complete article click here: http://www.monster.com/career-start/a/6-traits-millennials-should-look-for-in-new-employer?WT.mc_n=SM_PR_FB
