At a client site today, I heard the quote from an executive stating that his employees, both young and old CANNOT use technology on a daily basis. This statement combined with the desire to share this article makes for a perfect storm.
The article cites a great study from the ECAR (Educause Center for Applied Research). A few of the findings that are important; remember these are the people entering the workforce:
73.7% of students own a laptop * 98.4% own a computer of some kind * Students spend 18 hours per week on average on the Internet (doing what?) * 80% using Facebook and social networking * 46% using streaming course management tools * Balance is still needed as 59% prefer moderate use of technology vs. heavy use of technology
Knowledge Infusion spends time with most of its 150+ enterprise clients and HR vendor community helping educate on the future of technology in the workplace. The minds that completed this survey are the people that will be on-boarded and choosing the company they work for in the next 3-5 years. They will come out LOOKING for those organizations that embrace the types of technology they are used to.
Where is your 21st century e-HR strategy?
Does it include technology desired by the Millenials?
Another infusion of knowledge...
Link to Inside Higher Ed Article
