What businesses can do to help young workers get ahead
Young people can often feel a little lost when starting out on their career journey. It’s important for businesses to promote a positive workplace culture, providing young people access to various resources and opportunities to kick-start their career.
Why are young workers valuable?
Young workers can be greatly beneficial for your business. They require lower recruitment costs as they are actively seeking employment and will likely be applying for as many opportunities as possible to get themselves out there.
Young people can also offer great flexibility and are more susceptible to change. They also have an eager willingness to learn, coming in with an independent, positive and adaptable approach to work.
Our young workers are the future of society, so it’s important to invest in them. They’ll be able to bring new ideas and knowledge as they are wanting to impress, especially if they are fresh out of university and are looking to make an impact at their first job.
Examples of how businesses can help
To support your young employees, offering them a company car as a tax effective incentive, or providing them with temporary car insurance on their own vehicle can support them should they have to make business trips a few times a year.
Organising regular training opportunities throughout their role will help them feel more confident with their day-to-day tasks. Encouraging people to upskill in their roles and showing that you’re willing to invest in them will help them feel appreciated at work.
Plus, providing regular feedback can offer your young employees the reassurance they probably didn’t realise they needed. Starting your first job is always daunting, especially if you lack on experience in the industry. Having continuous feedback and constructive criticism will help your young staff grow and become successful at your company.
Government schemes for young workers
There are a number of government schemes in place to assist employers who are looking to hire young employees.
Apprenticeships are one of the most popular schemes available. They offer paid employment to those aged over 16, combining both work and study to ensure the individual is learning the skills required for the job whilst also undertaking on-the-job experience.
Industry placements are also popular, giving employers early access to upcoming talent across the job market. This allows you to grow your workforce in the short-term with little to no recruitment costs whatsoever.
Skills Bootcamps are flexible training courses for those aged 19 and over, helping new starters develop their skills specific to your business, providing them with a guaranteed interview afterwards in order to motivate them and see them reach their full potential.
