Surgent's Engaging and Managing Young Professionals

May 1st, 2025 - April 30th, 2026 @ -

Member Price	$89
Non-Member Price	$119
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Credits

Description

Younger professionals comprise a significant part of the accounting and finance workforce. Whether you are an owner of a small accounting practice or a manager in a multinational accounting firm, it is important to understand the characteristics and expectations of this large segment of the workforce. Research reveals that many of the common stereotypes surrounding young professionals are unfounded and counterproductive. This course provides an understanding of who young professionals are in comparison to their predecessors, the Gen-Xers and baby boomers. Equally important, the presentation will look at common myths regarding young professionals and why understanding this class of employees provides opportunities for your organization to grow and succeed.

Objectives

Understand how managing younger professionals allows organizations to grow and reduce turnover
Understand how other organizations are attracting and retaining this segment of the workforce
Use research to learn younger professionals’ expectations, strengths, and motivations

Major Subjects

Characteristics that are more dominant among younger working professionals and what distinguishes them from other sectors of the workforce
Changes younger professionals seek in the workplace
Suggestions on engaging and developing younger workers
Best practices by organizations who have successfully integrated younger professionals
Expectations as to learning, development, and training
Work environments and schedules
School-to-work transitions
Views on salary, benefits, and corporate ethics
Whether younger professionals’ expectations are significantly different from any other generation
Strengths younger professionals offer which set them apart from others
Common myths pertaining to younger professionals
Definitions of success

Prerequisites

None