Thursday, January 8, 2015

Workplace Trends for 2015 #1

Over the next ten days I'll share the top ten employment predictions for 2015 (as reported on Forbes)!  Let's see how they fare with their predictions.  So let's kick off with prediction number 1:

1.  Companies hiring Generation Z for internships.   "While many companies are still trying to understand and connect with Gen Y (or millennials), some companies are going to be heavily invested in the upcoming generation, Gen Z.  Gen Z's, born between 1994 and 2010, will become a major target for companies looking to recruit interns next year."

HRi:  We all recognize the growing skills gap and many companies are faced with a workforce not properly trained for a job.  Students are not ready to be effective employees until they have experience with employment.   While internships do not guarantee permanent placement, they do provide individuals with an opportunity to work in a specific field and hone their skills.  Organizations may be able to partially close the skills gap and hire knowledgeable individuals. 

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