Editor’s Note

 
With majority of Millennials in the workforce today, curtains are down on an era where employees stuck with just one company. Changing companies were not taken in a very positive light, back then. Even today, many companies and leaders harbor resentments toward employees who leave, regarding them as “traitors,” says Kronos CEO Aron Ain.
 

 
Rather than clinging desperately to high performers and feel resentful when they leave, companies would do far better to create environments that allow employees to produce their best work while they are with you. Read Aron’s article, You Don’t Own Your Employees’ Careers that offers valuable tips on how to make the most of your time together as an employee and employer.
 
Is the global workforce ready for the rapid pace of emerging technologies ushered in by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)? From business to government, the answer has many concerned. The 4IR is already transforming the type of work people do, and how it’s done, leaving many behind. And by 2030, an estimated 1.8 billion youth worldwide will not have the skills or qualifications required to participate in the workforce. Read Jamira Burley’s article, Two Billion Youth Worldwide Risk Being Left Out Of Work, for more insights on this timely topic.
 
Currently there are more than 56 million millennials either actively participating in the workforce, or searching for a job. This unique generation has caused numerous challenges across a variety of industries with their different character traits and job requirements. The latest challenge? How to properly manage them during employment. Read Jason Carney’s article, What Millennials Expect From Managers, for top tips on managing millennial employees.
 
Experienced employees are taking longer to retire than in previous decades, and as Generation Z begins to enter the workforce, it’s imperative for businesses to have a proactive engagement strategy that appeals to a variety of different generations. Read Matt Bingham’s article, Concerned About Employee Retention? that throws light on how bosses should work to understand the different management approaches.
 
Have you ever considered how modern team collaboration tools can help companies attract and retain the talent they are looking for? Read Ross Sedgewick’s article, Five Ways Team Collaboration Tools Can Help Attract And Retain Talent, for more knowledge on this topic.
 
This is not all! We have a variety of informative articles on various aspects of talent management in this issue. We hope you enjoy reading the articles and send us your valuable feedback.