International Survey Reveals How Globalization Is Defining Workplace Skills
02 Décembre 2009 - 7:49PM
Marketwired
Responding to globalization of the workplace, employees worldwide
are developing a new suite of cross-cultural and language skills
that will equip them to prosper in a more multinational
environment, according to recent findings from a global workplace
survey.
The survey, by global workforce solutions leader Kelly Services
(NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB), finds that individuals across all
generations believe the experience they gain in a globally oriented
environment will be critical to their careers.
Gen X (aged 30-47) reports the most direct experience within a
global business environment, while Gen Y (aged 18-29) is driving
the trend toward globalization, making international experience
central to their job selection and promotion. Although baby boomers
(aged 48-65) receive less formal support and training than their
younger colleagues, they still feel they can succeed in a
globalized workplace.
The findings are part of the Kelly Global Workforce Index, which
obtained the views of approximately 90,000 people in 33 countries
across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Employees around the globe are recognizing how to thrive in a
workplace with fewer international barriers, according to Kelly
Services Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer,
George Corona.
"Exposure to the international workplace is becoming the norm as
more highly skilled people develop the capacity to export their
talents wherever needed around the globe," Corona says. "In this
environment, the ability to work collaboratively with multinational
teams is a critical requirement that we expect to become more
commonplace."
Key findings of the survey reveal that:
-- 81 percent of Gen Y believe it is important to their career prospects
that they become more globally oriented, followed by Gen X (78 percent) and
baby boomers (71 percent).
-- 69 percent of Gen X have recently worked closely with colleagues from
a different country or culture, followed by Gen Y (67 percent) and baby
boomers (66 percent).
-- 84 percent of Gen X feel that they possess the skills to work in a
more globally oriented workplace, followed by Gen Y (82 percent) and baby
boomers (81 percent).
-- In deciding where to work, exposure to a global environment is
considered 'extremely important' by 32 percent of Gen Y, 30 percent of Gen
X, and 26 percent of baby boomers.
-- Only 35 percent of Gen Y receive formal cross-cultural or language
training from their employers, followed by Gen X (33 percent) and baby
boomers (27 percent).
Although Gen X and baby boomers have more international
experience, Gen Y more readily embraces that experience as a factor
in determining future job choice and career progression. Gen Y also
receives the bulk of employer-provided training.
"We are seeing a generation emerge that is very confident
operating in a global environment. This will lead to many more
transferrable skills, and a business dynamic where human capital
can be deployed seamlessly to almost any location on short
notice.
"Given the significant role this will play in transacting future
business and attracting new talent, we expect to see many more
firms devoting resources to equip staff with the language, culture,
and flexibility they need to be successful in a truly global
context," Corona concludes.
For more information on the survey results, please visit
www.kellyservices.com.
About the Kelly Global Workforce Index
The Kelly Global Workforce Index is a survey revealing opinions
about work and the workplace from a generational viewpoint. Results
of the current findings from across Kelly's global operations in
North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific will be published
throughout 2009 in a series of six releases.
About Kelly Services
Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB) is a world
leader in workforce management services and human resources
solutions. Kelly offers a comprehensive array of temporary
staffing, permanent placement, outsourcing, and consulting
services. Kelly serves clients around the globe and provides
employment to 650,000 employees annually. Revenue in 2008 was $5.5
billion. Visit www.kellyservices.com.
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6494 6066 Jaquilin_ang@kellyservices.com.sg Europe Tamara Achba
Kelly Services +41 32 737 1829 Tamara.achba@kellyservices.eu North
America James McIntire Kelly Services +1 248 244-4305
publicrelations@kellyservices.com
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