Students and The Next Generation

A great salary, a good pension, company car and extra paid holidays. Sounds great, right? Except there is nothing in there about job satisfaction, professional development, flexible working or making the world a better place. And those are the things that Generation Z are increasingly looking for in a world where they want to find meaning and value in what they do.

Business in Oxford
Nov 4 · 2 min read

On the other hand, employers cite a lack of experience, no knowledge of “how to behave” at work, and no suitable as the main reasons for not employing young people between the ages of 16 and 19. So how can we change the tide and help employers benefit from the untapped talent and passion available in the county?

BIO2020 will bring together businesses and the Next Generation in discussion of aspects like partnerships, nurturing, communications and progression, and the need for businesses to be authentic and flexible. The November issue of the B4 magazine will also feature a 10 step guide from Oxfordshire Youth on how organisations can become more “young-people friendly”.

In a county that has extremely low unemployment rates and is one of the leading economical areas in the United Kingdom, it is crucial that employers recognise changes happening to the future workforce and capitalise on the skills and drive exhibited by our young people. Now, more than ever, keeping your workforce local and supporting the local community can bring a huge return on investment to your organisations.

“If we all commit to investing in young people, we are investing in the future of all of our businesses and in society as a whole. This is where we can really make a difference.” Jodie Lloyd-Jones, CEO of Oxfordshire Youth.

To find out more, come along to BIO2020 and change the way you think about business for the Next Generation, and also look out for 10 steps to inspiring Generation Z in the workplace in the next issue of the B4 Magazine.


Magda Charlton
Business Development Manager

Oxfordshire Youth

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