A disillusioned generation? How startups can overcome a new challenge in the tech industry
Summary
In recent months, one thing has consistently caught the headlines – a trend amongst young people to ‘quietly resign’, to clock in for their designated hours, and remove passion and feeling of emotional or personal connection to their work. The survey gathered the insights of thousands of 20-30-year-olds working in tech startups, scaleups and enterprises Europe-wide (including France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden). The measures that would encourage dissatisfied employees to stay in their roles included better career progression (37%), an increase in salary (34%) and a contract that protected them against layoffs (18%), the survey found. Knowing your people, the value they bring, and how their skills help propel your business forward is the foundation of an intelligent talent management strategy in any market climate.” • We’re in this together “The current economic slowdown is just one more challenge that we will work together to power through. By taking a thoughtful, people-first approach to HR strategy and committing to developing talent, companies can encourage employees to feel more valued and supported in their careers.