Eastern workers appreciate their colleagues' energy levels and motivation as primary advantages, according to a recent VTB survey.
In a recent survey conducted by IA "Khabarovsk Krai Today," VTB Bank revealed insights into the attitudes and perceptions towards student colleagues and the bank's youth programs among Russians. The survey, which polled 1,500 individuals aged 18 to 65 in cities with a population of over 100,000 in the Far East, sheds light on the bank's initiatives to foster the next generation of professionals.
The survey results highlighted several key aspects regarding student colleagues. Over 64% of respondents noted the lack of experience and unpredictability of young employees, while 43% emphasized the need for mentorship. On a more positive note, 43% of participants highlighted energy and motivation, 40% flexibility and adaptability, and 34% fresh ideas and creativity in their colleagues.
When it comes to hiring practices, most respondents noted that their companies are open to hiring students with different levels of education, including those in middle special education programs, those with incomplete higher education, and bachelor's degree holders. Interestingly, for 24% of respondents, the level of education of interns or student colleagues is not important. However, only 7% of respondents indicated that their employers prioritize candidates with a master's degree.
One of the notable findings of the survey was the importance placed on creating mentorship programs and specialized courses for immersion in the profession for students. Over half of the respondents considered it necessary, and more than 40% emphasized the importance of regular feedback for students.
Despite the positive aspects, the survey also revealed challenges. For instance, 35% of respondents highlighted systematic evaluation of work results as important, while a third of respondents stated that students are not always available during working hours due to combining studies and work. Furthermore, 43% of respondents emphasized the need for mentorship for young colleagues, and 46% of respondents highlighted high staff turnover among young employees.
While the survey did not provide specific details about VTB Bank's youth programs, common knowledge suggests that large Russian financial institutions like VTB often engage in youth programs aimed at financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and innovation. These programs typically include scholarships, internships, competitions, and workshops targeting students and young professionals.
Partnerships with universities, technical institutes, and sometimes international educational bodies are common, with the aim of co-creating curricula, sponsoring research projects, and facilitating youth engagement via seminars and competitions. However, for verifiable data or detailed insights into VTB’s youth initiatives, particularly their outcomes and educational collaborations, consulting official VTB Bank communications or their corporate social responsibility reports would be advisable.
In related context, Russian institutions and businesses emphasize youth development and innovation ecosystems to support economic and social progress. However, details on VTB’s direct youth-oriented programs were not included in the search results provided.
- To foster the next generation of professionals, there is a growing emphasis on education, self-development, and mentorship in the business world, as revealed by a recent survey by IA "Khabarovsk Krai Today."
- The survey indicates that almost half of the respondents consider it necessary to create mentorship programs and specialized courses for students in various fields, stressing the importance of regular feedback for their personal growth.
- Large Russian financial institutions like VTB Bank are known to engage in youth programs aimed at education, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and innovation. These programs often provide scholarships, internships, competitions, and workshops to students and young professionals, with partnerships with universities playing a significant role.
