# Revealing Youth Employment Stats The Workplace Currency Infographic Shows Shocking Numbers By Marriska Fernandes | Published 2011-11-10 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workplace-currency-infographic References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/the-next-generations-work-expectations-infogr) & [cisco](http://www.cisco.com/assets/sol/ent/business_trend/borderless/ccwtr/tech_world_report2.html) Everyone wants a bulging-wallet job that pays the rent and feeds your retail addiction, but the Workplace Currency Infographic reveals that there is a dramatic shift of priorities in the workplace. Employers might find it interesting -- and maybe shocking -- that when [Cisco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/business-headphones) interviewed college students and young professionals from around the world, more than half of them claimed that they would not accept a job from a company that banned social media. In order to attract the new generation, employers should prep themselves as over 1/3 of those surveyed prioritize social media freedom and device flexibility over salary. The workforce demands sure are changing and social media, [flexibility to work from home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexrem-20) and rising device demands are now becoming a priority for many. So employers, in order to get the best young minds in the employment scene, these factors need to be looked into as they are valued as much -- if not more -- than money. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Job Trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/jobtrends) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Prioritizing Social Media Freedom:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Companies can embrace social media in the workplace and create policies that empower employees to use it for professional growth. - **Embracing Flexible Work Arrangements:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Businesses can leverage technology to offer work-from-home options and flexible schedules to attract the new generation of talent. - **Meeting Rising Device Demands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Industries can develop and provide cutting-edge devices and technologies that cater to the changing needs and preferences of the workforce. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tech companies can develop innovative tools and platforms to integrate social media into the workplace and enhance productivity. - **Human Resources:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: HR professionals can revamp policies and practices to support and accommodate flexible work arrangements for employees. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Consumer electronics companies can design and manufacture devices that meet the increasing demands and preferences of the modern workforce. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Work Away Benefits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-away-benefit.md) - [Career Decision Dashboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perspectives.md) - [Gen Z-Coded Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-chronically-online.md) - [Professional Community Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkedin-3.md) - [Hybrid Workforce Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workforce-campaign.md) - [Gen Z-Supporting Benefit Policies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-6.md) - [Diverse Job Connection Platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexrem.md) - [Satirical Feminist-Forward Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underpaid-women.md) - [Global Pay Insights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takehomepaycity.md)