Research reveals new talent in town – Gen R

Say hello to Generation R, your new must-have employee. They’re not defined by a date of birth but recession, retention, responsibility and a desire for recognition.
 

Forget generations X and Y, it’s Generation R you need to look out for. This set of professionals have not only survived the recession but were retained, were not made redundant but took on more work and responsibility in their leaner teams – and now they are looking for recognition.

The Gen R trend has been identified by Joslin Rowe, the UK financial services recruitment arm of Randstad. Research conducted across 571 professional accountants, bankers, and lawyers in London revealed that 70% took on more technically demanding responsibilities left behind by redundant colleagues and 81% gained more experience and a wider skill set during the recession than at any time in the boom years.

The experience has left 73% who believe they are performing at a level above their current job title - and now the recession has started to ease they want recognition and reward for their hard work. Could they be the next ‘in demand’ generation?