| Attracting and Retaining Generation Y Employees
Attracting and Retaining Employees in a Tight Labor Market
New FMLA Amendment
A new amendment to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was signed into law by President Bush on January 28, 2008. The new amendment provides up to 26 weeks of job-protected leave during a single 12-month period to care for an armed forces family member injured in the line of duty, including the National Guard and Reserves.
The leave can be taken for relatives undergoing medical treatment, recuperation or therapy, on outpatient status, or otherwise temporarily disabled because of a serious injury or illness. Family members include spouse, son, daughter, parent, and next of kin.
The FMLA amendments also permit a son, daughter, or parent of an armed forces member on active duty, or who has been called to active duty, to take up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave to deal with issues that arise as a result of that duty.
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As baby boomers begin to retire a new generation, Generation Y, is entering the workforce. This new generation never quits marketing themselves as only 4 out of 10 plan to stay at their current jobs for two years. What will be the most effective methods to attract and retain this new generation? 
Despite reports of a slow economy, employers are looking to add headcount in 2008 and struggling to find qualified candidates. A hiring trends survey conducted by CareerBuilder.com reveals that 32% of employers surveyed intend to add headcount in the first quarter while only 8% intend to lower headcount. The Professional Services and Information Technology industries are leading this field with both planning to add 45% more headcount. | Issue 3 | March 2008 |
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