Attracting Gen YThru Technology

May 1-2, 2009Sheridan, Wyoming

presented by Michael Fox, Van Johnson, Linda Lindsey, Tim O’Donoghue,Jerimiah Rieman, Juliette Rule, Doreen Schaar, Linda Witko

Are you relevant?

Who is Gen Y?

Born 1979-1999

Today they are 27 percent of American population

Ethnically diverse

Tech savvy

Never known life without technology

Grew up with Facebook, MySpace, IM, iPod

Gen Y in School, Life 100 % of American schools have

Internet access 1 computer for every four

students 75 percent of teens (15-17 years)

have cell phones

-Don Tapscott, “Grown Up Digital”

Friend Us on Facebook Resource for employers Attract Gen Y using technology Primers on Social Media

Search “Attracting Gen Y Thru Technology” on Facebook

Attract/Retain Gen Y 1. Offer Competitive Salary, Benefits 2. Allow Use of Technology at Work3. Promote Flexible Work Schedule4. Create Social Interaction at Work5. Remember Work is Fun for Gen Y6. Adopt “Green” Approach for the

Office

Facebook Developer-tailor FB for your needs

Doreen…307-670-0053

Google Groups-keep everyone in the loopJerimiah…307-286-7524

Twitter-have fun or market a productJuliette…307-214-1703

Skype/Webcam-interview candidates for free

Michael…307-431-6543 Goog 411-throw out your phone book

Linda…307-349-4934

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