Description

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.

Instructor: Jason Cornell, Esq.

Target Audience

Accounting and finance professionals who wish to better engage with employees and customers who comprise this ever-growing demographic

Course 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

Subjects

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