Industry sources say theme park and hotel employers may have to fill 40,000 job slots in the coming decade. By improving working conditions and meeting the needs of teen workers, employers can cut that rate down. The study says teens prefer to work for companies that are respected by others, have clear cut rules and procedures and have a friendly work force.
Teens also say flexible schedules are important and they like to work close to home.
Companies which help teen employees get to the workplace could have an edge in recruitment. Half of those surveyed were in their first job. The other half left their previous job because of poor pay, the need to devote more time to school, or conflicts with supervisors. Companies need to emphasize that in their recruitment, and deliver those promises in the workplace.