How do we help address the expectations of the younger generations coming into the workforce?
We found the dilemma about students’ expectations and behavior to be a real issue, particularly in the last couple of years. We recommend employers consider working with schools to sponsor a class on entering the professional workforce into the high school curriculum. The class could address topics such as expectations in a professional workplace, like use of company telephones and computers, as well as ethical behavior in the workplace. The class could have guest speakers (HR professionals, for example) from industry, so the students don’t just think, “this is only the teacher’s viewpoint.” Employers should also consider assigning a mentor to each incoming employee (interns and co-ops as well), someone who could “show them the ropes” and reiterate the professional behavior standards. A thorough orientation should be provided to the students addressing expectations regarding use of personal e-mail, phone calls, etc. Department managers for whom the students work should be advised of th
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