Young workers | What's the secret to effectively engaging Gen Z?

Everyone remembers their first ‘serious’ job out of university or school. Entering the professional world is very different from the academic world, and it can take a bit of time to understand the processes and etiquette involved.

A Reddit post of a resignation letter from a teenage employee has gone viral, as the worker outlined how she felt “lucky to be a part of (a) little community” and that she feels grateful to have been welcomed into the company so well, and that she feels she’s adopted the company’s core values.

“When I joined at sixteen, my managers and co-workers introduced me to what it means to be an employee and fostered my eagerness to contribute to and be a part of their community of uniquely kind, supportive, smart, and talented people with a love for the environment,” the young worker explains.

It’s no surprise that for young people, their first job out of university or school is incredibly meaningful. For some, it will be a company they will stay at for the rest of their lives, and for others it will be a stepping-stone to get some experience under their belt. For whatever reason a young person has decided to join your company, there are some important factors to keep in mind to ensure their longevity and enjoyment.