Employers have been urged to get Generation Y involved in fighting this recession.

Emma Reynolds co-founder of Gen Y consultancy e3 Unlimited, told Recruiter that while times may be tough for some right now we are not seeing any drastic changes in the values that have been formed over the last 20 years.

“Gen Y still want to be deeply involved, receive instant feedback and feel they are making a difference. They are also seeing their Gen X managers doing a good impression of ‘rabbits in headlights’ as they enter a recession, and Baby Boomers trying to solve today’s challenges with yesterday’s solutions. This is causing some disengagement with this generation who has only ever known economic growth and prosperity. 

“They need to be totally transparent in the ‘state of affairs’ within the company. Gen Y thrive on information. They are used to accessing what they want, when they want whenever they want, keeping them in the dark is not an option.

“We are seeing some amazing results within organisations that are embracing the different approach that Gen Y take to solving problems and creating Gen Y boards to discuss real business issues.  Go on, throw them the challenge, you may be surprised at the results.”