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RPO Debunking Millennial Myths Why your organization should be hiring more Gen Y workers. By John Wilson A collaborative, resourceful person who is an innovative thinker and loves a challenge sounds like the perfect employee, right? Well, that's been my experience with Generation Y employees. So why wouldn't organizations want to hire them? Members of Gen Y, also referred to as Millennials, have gotten a lot of heat lately. And they don't deserve it. During the past few months, plenty of articles have described what Gen Y is not. But there's value this generation brings to a company. Not only should companies be hiring Millennials, we need them. In the fast-paced, ever-changing world of recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), flexible and hardworking employees are a must. Millennials' willingness to be accessible is especially important in recruitment, with candidates and clients calling at all hours. These techsavvy, networking gurus, which could be called the "mobile generation," are always plugged in. They are happy to answer a call from a candidate at 7 p.m. if it means an impressive submission to their client the next morning. Of [48] HRO TODAY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER 2013 course, while it's a plus that Millennials are so flexible, they want employers to give them the same courtesy. They expect to be able to run to a doctor's appointment in the middle of the day without issue, and will answer emails in the waiting room. With Gen Y, it's all about blending work with life. Diversity is also playing an important role. With more women and other minorities obtaining post-secondary education, these groups have a higher presence in leadership positions. So, not only are we getting new ideas because they're part of a different generation, but the knowledge exchange contains fresh perspectives. Diversifying your workforce is essential for innovation and growth to occur, and the entrance of Gen Y into the workforce has facilitated that. Millennials are eager to give their input and come ready for your feedback, whether it's positive or negative. It's important for them to be part of your company's goals. Leverage their enthusiasm and motivation to expedite