Ingenieur Vol 58 April-June 2014 Ingenieur Vol 58 April-June 2014 | Page 62

INGENIEUR ever before. Today’s talent pool has grown up in an environment of ever-present technology: for Gen Y employees, smart phones, social media and instant messaging are an essential part of daily life. Gen Y employees are well adapted to make effective use of personal technology, social networking and Internet access in their worklife balance – a phenomenon also known as the computerization of IT. The Social Network, Don’t Fear It Rather than restrict Gen Y employees’ access to social networks and personal technology, enterprises can create greater employee motivation and empowerment by adapting to the new model of business productivity. A survey by JobStreet.com in 2013 concluded that over 80% of employers agreed3 that social media tools can be used as an advantage to drive business prospects over those who don’t. Likewise, over 90% of employees agreed when asked the same question. In addition, by having a team that is savvy in the social media space, your business can benefit from the p