Attracting the next gen of talent: Global mobility

Millennials are often the subject of unfair negative stereotypes - lazy, entitled, narcissistic but such aspersions are far off the mark. In reality, this generation is coming into its own in terms of careers.

That's according to Beth Bowen, Senior Vice President – Global Sales at Airswift – a recruiter for the energy, process, & infrastructure industries. She says that, over the next few years: “Millennials will hit their professional primes and increasingly be in a position to call the shots when it comes to the way we work.”

“With 89% of respondents to our recent Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) aged 18-34 open to an international move, opportunities for flexible and international working will be expected as standard,” she continues. “At that point, companies and industries caught unawares will struggle to attract and retain the best talent. In this world, a robust and thought-through approach to global mobility will move from advantageous to essential.”

"There may be some strange media hysteria around millennials, but there are some general differences in outlook and career expectations for this generation that are worth bearing in mind,” Bowen says.