Recruitment,Retention and Retirement: The Future of Librarianship
Traditional Workplace Security from the institution Promotions based on longevity Loyalty to the organization Wait to be told what to do Respect based on position or title
New Generation Workplace Security from within Promotions based on performance Loyalty to the team Challenge Authority Individual must earn respect
Steps to Accomplish Rewards & Motivation Retention Feedback
Rewards & Motivation Traditionalists - satisfaction of a job well done, money, control & desire to lead Baby Boomers – money, title, promotion, recognition by peers & the corner office
Gen X - freedom is the ultimate reward (time off), bonuses & stock options Doing well by doing good Millenials – work that has meaning for me
Retention Traditionists – Job Changing carries a stigma Baby Boomers – Job changing puts you behind Gen X – Job changing is necessary Millenials – Job changing is part of my daily routine
Feedback Traditionists – No News is Good News Baby Boomers – Feedback once a year with specifics Gen X – Sorry to interrupt, but how am I doing? Millenials – Feedback whenever I want at push of button
Performance Review Process SMART MEASURABLE ACCURATE REAL TIMELY
New Generation Workplace Security from within Promotions based on performance Loyalty to the team Challenge Authority Individual must earn respect