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what do young people expect from their future employer?

Let’s talk: in an inspiring exchange between 50 CEOs and 20 young people at the Advance CEO Breakfast, we gathered the young talents’ expectations towards their current or future employer. Curious? Find out more here.

Photos by LINDA POLLARI

“What I would like from my future employer is a caring environment for my professional growth, a certain confidence in my abilities and the opportunity to meet new challenges.”
Lara Mazzarelli

“What I would like from my future employer is for transparency to be a central principle of the corporate culture and for leaders to walk the talk.”
Gian Ludwig Zihlmann

“What I wish to see from my future employer is brutal honesty and feedback – both ways, as well as are clear expectations about how to advance.”
Berit Schrader (second from left)

“From my future employer, I would like my boss to not only be a supervisor, but to inspire me on a daily basis. I want someone who challenges me but also appreciates my work. Let’s grow together, learn from each other, and celebrate our successes along the way!”
Philipp Ruggli

“What I wish to see from my (current and) future employer is that my requirements regarding working style and career guidance are not addressed with a one-size-fits-all approach but flexibly tailored to me as an individual.”
Gian Andrea Gottini

“What I wish to see from my future employer is a commitment to fostering team culture, dedicated efforts in teaching the next generation, and a recognition that not all young individuals should be generalized, as many are hard-working and ambitious, ready to invest time and loyalty.” 
Flavia Gericke

“What I would like from my future employer is that they take the time to discuss with their employees and understand them better in order to truly lead and develop their female and young talents.”
Yannick Cosandier

“What I wish to see from my future employer is the possibility to experience a workplace that embraces individual consideration, provides flexible working options in terms of time and location, and nurtures a culture that actively promotes teamwork and mutual assistance.” 
Maja Kucharczyk 

“I would like my future employer to:

  • be responsive to and take into account the different emotional needs of women and men.
  • take into account the individual needs and preferences of employees when determining the way they work.
  • approach me and make me feel that I am valued and heard in a company.”

Pia Lanbach (third from left)

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