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Employing the Next Generation: Understanding and Supporting Today's Young Talent

Written by Maverick Technology Partners | Jan 14, 2026 1:29:13 PM

The workforce is changing—faster than most organizations are prepared for.

As younger talent enters the labor market, many leaders are encountering challenges around engagement, accountability, and communication. These issues are often misread as generational attitudes.

 

They’re not.

 

The issues are actually signals of a workforce shaped by economic volatility, constant connectivity, and rapid technological change.

 

In my recent discussion with educator and researcher Dr. Brooklyn Raney, Ed.D., one conclusion became clear:

 

Employing the next generation is no longer an HR issue. It’s a business imperative.

Maverick’s new thought leadership piece examines:

 

  • Why today’s young talent operates differently—and why that matters
  • How technology has reshaped expectations, focus, and performance
  • What leaders must do to build clarity, confidence, and accountability

If you’re responsible for hiring and/or developing IT talent, this perspective is essential.

 

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