↳ Hiring and Retaining Young Talent in Defense and Security

HR expectations are not determined by age but by industry. In defense and security, young professionals are looking for stability, meaningful work, and professional growth. With our latest in-depth study on the ideal HR policy for young talents, we help you build an HR strategy tailored to your industry.

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Why should we have this meeting?

Why should we have this meeting?

Why should we have this meeting?

Understanding what specifically motivates young people who are drawn to defense and security

Stability, customer service skills, and the development of rare expertise: young professionals in this sector have unique profiles that we've identified.

Identify what sets your strengths apart in the private sector

Professional development, job stability, a sense of purpose: what strategies truly resonate when it comes to attracting and retaining talent in your industry?

Tailor your HR messaging to meet their expectations

Young professionals want to understand the 'why' behind their tasks, even within a structured hierarchy. We help you modernize your communication without compromising your core values.

Addressing generational renewal challenges

We understand the importance of being appealing against private competitors, evolving expectations around work-life balance, and the need for tangible purpose. That's why we incorporate these realities into our recommendations.

Defense, Security: Specific HR Codes

Defense, Security: Specific HR Codes

Defense, Security: Specific HR Codes

Our study highlights some key insights:

Our study highlights some key insights:

The defense and security sector is dealing with significant challenges: generational renewal, competing with the private sector for certain technical profiles, the need to modernize employer branding, and evolving expectations around work-life balance, all while maintaining operational excellence.

The defense and security sector is dealing with significant challenges: generational renewal, competing with the private sector for certain technical profiles, the need to modernize employer branding, and evolving expectations around work-life balance, all while maintaining operational excellence.

Stability as a Key Factor

Professional development and training: a key driver

The purpose of the mission: tangible and evident

Balancing Expectations and Recognition

Our Approach

Our Approach

Our Approach

This hybrid methodology combines statements, actual resolutions, and stated priorities to deliver actionable insights, not just intuitions.

IPSOS Quantitative Study

In 2023, IPSOS surveyed 1,000 young adults aged 18-30 to map out key HR expectations and lay the groundwork.

In-depth qualitative interviews

27 one-on-one interviews conducted by Insign, each lasting between 30 to 60 minutes, involving young professionals from eight different industry sectors, including defense and security.

Prioritization Survey

A survey designed to rank 6 major HR dimensions and 37 sub-criteria to understand practical decision-making.

Our Support Services

Our Support Services

Our Support Services

01
Defining Your Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

We identify what makes your employer brand unique and translate it into an attractive and authentic promise.

02
Building Your Employer Branding Strategy

From diagnosis to implementation: brand platform, communication territories, activation plan.

03
Crafting Your Recruitment Campaigns

Content, visuals, and messaging tailored to your target audiences (by industry, role, and experience level).

04
Enhancing the Candidate and Employee Experience

Mapping journeys, identifying friction points, and providing improvement recommendations.

5
Guidance for Change Management

Develop your change management program to foster buy-in, engage your team, and empower them to drive progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore answers to the most common questions about our support services.