Gen Z Hits the U.S. Job Market this Summer: Randstad Webinar Unveils Strategies to Help Employers Prepare

ATLANTA, May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Randstad, the second largest staffing and HR services company in the world, will host a webinar highlighting tangible steps employers can take to attract and retain the next generation of the workforce, Generation Z, those currently ages 16 to 20.

WHO:       Jim Link, Randstad's North American Chief Human Resources Officer, will share insight from Randstad's recent generational research, which examined the unique workplace needs and preferences of the incoming workforce, and offer strategies to address anticipated workplace changes.

WHAT:     Webinar: "The Gen Z Factor: Coming Soon to a Workforce Near You ... Are You Prepared?"           

By 2020,16 million Gen Z workers will be looking to fill the void left by the 10,000 Baby Boomers who reach retirement age every day. These workplace dynamics will no doubt impact companies' recruitment and engagement strategies. Jim Link will share actionable ways companies can best recruit, engage and retain Gen Z.

WHEN:     Thursday, May 14, 2015
                1–2 p.m. EDT

WHERE:   Register for the webinar here.

To participate, you must create a (free) account with Human Capital Institute (HCI). Once you create an account you will be automatically registered for the webinar.

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you can follow this link to access a recorded webcast.

DETAILS: Gen Z will make up a staggering 10 percent of the U.S. workforce in less than five years. Randstad research shows that many employers are not prepared for the upcoming generational shift. Jim Link will discuss how to position your organization as an employer of choice for these young, driven workers. He will share insight on their views on the workplace environment and manager relationships and will discuss strategies to shift recruiting tactics. Attendees will walk away from the webinar with a better understanding of why you need Gen Z in your workplace and tips on attracting, retaining and engaging next-generation staff.

For more information and registration details, please visit: http://www.hci.org/lib/gen-z-factor-coming-soon-workforce-near-you-are-you-prepared

About Randstad US
Randstad US is a wholly owned subsidiary of Randstad Holding nv, a $22.9 billion global provider of HR services. As the third largest staffing organization in the United States, Randstad provides temporary, temporary-to-hire and permanent placement services each week to over 100,000 people through its network of more than 900 branches and client-dedicated locations.

Employing over 5,300 recruiting experts, the company is a top provider of outsourcing, staffing, consulting and projects and workforce solutions within the areas of Engineering, Finance and Accounting, Healthcare, Human Resources, IT, Legal, Manufacturing & Logistics, Office & Administration, Pharma and Sales & Marketing.

Learn more at www.randstadusa.com and access Randstad's panoramic U.S. thought leadership knowledge center through its Workforce360 site that offers valuable insight into the latest economic indicators and HR trends shaping the world of work.

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