02 Attract and retain talents
Keeping the talent pool full According to an article published in the French newspaper Le Monde in May 2024, consulting firms must adapt their culture, often perceived as rigid and hierarchical, to attract young graduates. This new generation values flexibility and inclusion, seeking work environments where personal initiative is encouraged and hierarchical structures are less pronounced. During initial in-person interviews, it is crucial for these firms to demonstrate their ability to meet these modern expectations by offering an agile and collaborative work setting. To change this perception, the workspace must reflect this openness. Open offices,
Actinéo, a French organization dedi - cated to studying and promoting workplace quality of life, published a study in 2023 stating that 39% of office workers said the company’s phy - sical workspace influenced their decision to take the job.
accessible collaboration areas, and informal spaces that encourage interaction across all hierarchical levels can have a significant impact. Incorporating these elements from the recruitment phase sends a clear message: the firm is not stuck in its traditions but is a place where innovation, growth, and consideration for consultants are central to its corporate culture. Foster entrepreneurial spirit In response to the growing expectations of young talent, a New Gen Talent survey reveals that 47% of young employees describe themselves as having an
«engaged» or «entrepreneurial» profile. The workspace must foster an entrepreneurial spirit in order to meet these expectations. This means allowing employees or teams to customize their work environment based on their projects and initiatives. Inspired by startup incubators and tech companies, new hybrid concepts are emerging, such as labs, ideation spaces, exhibition areas, and immersion zones that highlight the research efforts of consultants. Opening these spaces to partners and the firm’s broader ecosystem can further strengthen the entrepreneurial spirit and position the consulting firm as a forward- thinking player in the industry.
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