Engaging and Managing Young Professionals (MMLS)

Overview

Younger professionals comprise a significant part of the accounting and finance workforce. Whether you are an owner of a small accounting practice or a manager in a multinational accounting firm, it is important to understand the characteristics and expectations of this large segment of the workforce. Research reveals that many of the common stereotypes surrounding young professionals are unfounded and counterproductive. This course provides an understanding of who young professionals are in comparison to their predecessors, the Gen-Xers and baby boomers. Equally important, the presentation will look at common myths regarding young professionals and why understanding this class of employees provides opportunities for your organization to grow and succeed.

Major Topics:

• Characteristics that are more dominant among younger working professionals and what distinguishes them from other sectors of the workforce
• Changes younger professionals seek in the workplace
• Suggestions on engaging and developing younger workers
• Best practices by organizations who have successfully integrated younger professionals
• Expectations as to learning, development, and training
• Work environments and schedules
• School-to-work transitions
• Views on salary, benefits, and corporate ethics
• Whether younger professionals’ expectations are significantly different from any other generation
• Strengths younger professionals offer which set them apart from others
• Common myths pertaining to younger professionals
• Definitions of success

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how managing younger professionals allows organizations to grow and reduce turnover
• Understand how other organizations are attracting and retaining this segment of the workforce
• Use research to learn younger professionals’ expectations, strengths, and motivations