--- title: Attracting and Retaining Millennials in Your Workplace description: Attracting and retaining Millennials requires a paradigm shift in your strategy, and it’s required to keep the manufacturing sector workforce strong. image: https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/image21-3.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/attracting-and-retaining-millennials-in-your-workplace#main) - FAQs - [News](https://ontarioeast.ca/news) - [Events](https://ontarioeast.ca/events) - [Ontario East Municipal Conference](https://ontarioeast.ca/happenings/our-team-partners) - [About Us](https://ontarioeast.ca/about-us/) - Search [![site_main_logo](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/site_main_logo.svg) ![site_main_logo_scrolled](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/site_main_logo_scrolled.svg) ![Ontario East Economic Development logo](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=245&height=150&name=logo.png) ![Ontario East Economic Development logo](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=245&height=150&name=logo.png)](https://ontarioeast.ca/) - [Show submenu for Regional Profile Regional Profile](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/) - [Our Communities](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/our-communities/) - [Advantages](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/advantages/) - [Workforce](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/workforce/) - [Incentives and Funding](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/incentives-and-funding/) - [Success Stories](https://ontarioeast.ca/success-stories/) - [Available Properties](https://ontarioeast.ca/available-properties/) - [Show submenu for Key Employment Sectors Key Employment Sectors](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/) - [Advanced Manufacturing](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/advanced-manufacturing/) - [Food and Beverage](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/food-and-beverage/) - [Logistics and Transportation](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/logistics-and-transportation/) - [Other](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/other/) - [Show submenu for Members Members](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/) - [Member Directory](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/) - [Become a Member](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/become-a-member/) - [Membership Application Form](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/membership-application-form/) - [Regional Marketing Committee](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/regional-marketing-committee/) - [Jobs & RFPs](https://ontarioeast.ca/jobs-rfps/) Open main navigation Menu Close main navigation Menu - Search - Show submenu for Regional Profile Regional Profile - Regional Profile - [Regional Profile](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/) - [Our Communities](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/our-communities/) - [Advantages](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/advantages/) - [Workforce](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/workforce/) - [Incentives and Funding](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/incentives-and-funding/) - [Success Stories](https://ontarioeast.ca/success-stories/) - [Available Properties](https://ontarioeast.ca/available-properties/) - Show submenu for Key Employment Sectors Key Employment Sectors - Key Employment Sectors - [Key Employment Sectors](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/) - [Advanced Manufacturing](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/advanced-manufacturing/) - [Food and Beverage](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/food-and-beverage/) - [Logistics and Transportation](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/logistics-and-transportation/) - [Other](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/other/) - [FAQs](https://ontarioeast.ca/faqs/) - [News](https://ontarioeast.ca/news/) - [Events](https://ontarioeast.ca/events/) - Show submenu for Members Members - Members - [Members](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/) - [Member Directory](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/) - [Become a Member](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/become-a-member/) - [Membership Application Form](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/membership-application-form/) - [Regional Marketing Committee](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/regional-marketing-committee/) - [Jobs & RFPs](https://ontarioeast.ca/jobs-rfps/) - [Ontario East Municipal Conference](https://oemc.ca/) - [Contact Us](https://ontarioeast.ca/contact-us/) - [Contact Us](https://ontarioeast.ca/contact-us/) [Contact Us](https://ontarioeast.ca/contact-us/) Search ![Canada, Employment Ontario, Government of Ontario logos](https://ontarioeast.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ontario-employment-logos.svg) This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. # Attracting and Retaining Millennials in Your Workplace For Ontario East January 10, 2020 ![](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/image21-3.jpg?width=565&name=image21-3.jpg) You can no longer post job openings online and expect applicants to be knocking down your door in droves. The number of job openings is outpacing the number of job seekers, and so the power is squarely in the hands of the workforce. ## Attracting and Retaining Millennials in Manufacturing The Millennial generation is now the largest cohort in the [Canadian workforce](https://www.workforcedev.ca/index.php/en/225-millennials-are-now-the-biggest-generation-in-the-canadian-workforce). As the Baby Boomer generation continues to retire, succession planning and overlap between the outgoing workforce and the incoming Millennials needs to be a priority.  But because Millennials have choice in the job market, your strategy needs to place your company at the top of the pack in terms of what workers now want from employment. Attracting and retaining Millennials begins with [great pay and exciting work](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/are-millennial-men-missing-from-the-manufacturing-job-market), but it must also include meaning, a sense of fulfilment, and taking pride in a company with values beyond profit.  The manufacturing sector can attract the best and brightest minds by offering more to Millennials, including: - ![image1-11](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/image1-11.jpg?width=323&name=image1-11.jpg)Healthy work-life balance - A sense of ownership in their work - Increased training and learning opportunities - Diverse and inclusive company cultures - Participation in activities and community events that support the company values and mission - Flexible work hours to support priorities outside the workplace Millennials want to be a part of something that gives back. They want to know they are part of an organization that acts like a [good global citizen](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/the-hidden-value-of-manufacturing-jobs-for-millennials). Examples of community events and activities that support company values and mission include: - Waste reduction initiatives - Rewarding [lean manufacturing](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/manufacturing-trends-what-is-lean-manufacturing) practices - Participating in community clean-ups - Investing in green or energy saving practices, such as recycling programs or using LED bulbs throughout the building To take this one step further, you can also make use of innovative job boards, like [Magnet](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/optimize-your-hiring-process-with-magnet), that match employees to opportunities. Magnet matches the two based on position and skill level, but also based on lifestyle and how well the prospective employee and company match in values and mission.  Be sure that you are highlighting these aspects of the company, not only on job postings but also on your website, blog and [social media accounts](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/how-to-use-social-media-to-attract-youth-to-manufacturing). When you interview potential new hires, ask them what they value and see if you can find common ground with the company’s values, helping to cement the relationship and ensure a good cultural fit.  ## Inform Your Recruitment Strategy Using Data from EOMWDP [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4499088/40f52f53-f624-4cec-a1ba-dae515582f29.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4499088/40f52f53-f624-4cec-a1ba-dae515582f29)*External links are provided as informational resources only and are not necessarily endorsed by Ontario East.* **References:** [https://www.workforcedev.ca/index.php/en/225-millennials-are-now-the-biggest-generation-in-the-canadian-workforce](https://www.workforcedev.ca/index.php/en/225-millennials-are-now-the-biggest-generation-in-the-canadian-workforce) ![Ontario East](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/Ontario%20Website%202021/Mask%20Group%20(11).png) ## Ontario East [For employers](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/tag/for-employers) - [![linkedin-1](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/linkedin-1.svg) Post](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ontarioeast/) - [![square-x-twitter](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/square-x-twitter.svg) Post](https://x.com/OntarioEast) - [![facebook](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/facebook.svg) Share](https://www.facebook.com/Ontario.East/) - [![envelope-solid](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/envelope-solid.svg) Email](mailto:info@ontarioeast.ca) ## You Might Also Be Interested In ### [![](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/bEfS9HtdHxogAlcxx7vRUzdQx3LqRgbID01dOXvl2rTXIKOh1NLJ1zp3NlC3EldNh7FRHkgp50PS_fbZdIohEz8-loOd6BNOo79sK83sI2UyFXwoBRkrPhT9PsbhF8W6HLL_vHFu.jpg?height=485&name=bEfS9HtdHxogAlcxx7vRUzdQx3LqRgbID01dOXvl2rTXIKOh1NLJ1zp3NlC3EldNh7FRHkgp50PS_fbZdIohEz8-loOd6BNOo79sK83sI2UyFXwoBRkrPhT9PsbhF8W6HLL_vHFu.jpg) May 06, 2019 Manufacturing Job Profiles: Welder Read Now For job seekers](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/manufacturing-job-profiles-welder) ### [![](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/company-186980_1920-2.jpg?height=485&name=company-186980_1920-2.jpg) June 10, 2019 Manufacturing Job Profiles: Process Control Engineer Read Now For job seekers](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/manufacturing-job-profiles-process-control-engineer) ![](https://ontarioeast.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mask-Group-4.svg) ## Subscribe to our eNewsletter ###### CONTACT US (613) 634-8569 623 Fortune Crescent, Suite 100 Kingston, ON K7P 0L5 [Email Us](mailto:info@ontarioeast.ca) ###### LINKS [Regional Profile](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/) [Available Properties](https://ontarioeast.ca/available-properties/) [Key Employment Sectors](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/) [FAQs](https://ontarioeast.ca/faqs/) [News](https://ontarioeast.ca/news/) [Jobs & RFPs](https://ontarioeast.ca/jobs-rfps/) [Members](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/) [About Us](https://ontarioeast.ca/about-us/) [Events](https://ontarioeast.ca/events/) [Ontario East Municipal Conference](https://ontarioeast.ca/ontario-east-municipal-conference/) [Contact Us](https://ontarioeast.ca/contact-us/) ###### ZoomProspector [Admin Access Login](https://auth.zoomprospector.com/Account/Login?returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fadmin.zoomprospector.com%2FAccount%2FLoginCallback%3FreturnUrl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fadmin.zoomprospector.com%252F) © Ontario East Economic Development, 2026 Acme Co, Inc. 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