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Today's young leaders need to be motivated by employers continued from p.21 No. 2 is work flexibility; the ability to be able to work outside the office, including at home as well as flexibility in their hours of work, she said. Companies need to understand "Companies need to understand they're a stepping stone for them on their longer journey and that they need to accommodate them and retain their interest," she said. "If you show them you're the start of their trajectory they will give you their undivided attention and dedication. "If you can motivate today's youth they'll be the ones showing up bright and early and staying for overtime. But you have to give them a platform where they feel they're valued and that they mean something." Lovell also urged business leaders to invite youth into their boardrooms. "Give them the chance to speak their minds and they will share what they see in your future," Lovell said. "The student will be the one to point out the elephant in the room and question and say what everyone else is thinking but dare not ask. "This is what makes youth such great leaders. They're not afraid to do the things they do. To challenge the status quo.... They have fresh perspectives... Being not jaded gives them the imagination to view possibilities." Make them company ambassadors Lowell also urged business leaders to not be afraid to use today's youth as ambassadors for their companies. "Some 98 per cent of youths believe what their friends post on line over an organization's posts and 91 per cent make decisions based on what their friends says so you need to get your message in the voice of the youth," Lovell said. Have them share your message "Make them your ambassadors. Have them share your message, your programs and your values with their peers. They listen to their peers and respect them." 25 | Thursday, June 4, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Wash, cut, blow dry, style or updo plus a FREE GIFT. Ready for PRom? Hair Studio 1 $ Expires June 30, 2015 (add $20 for bold balayage foil.) any other offer. Cannot be combined with 50 Oakville Academy for the Arts Kinderschool An arts - enriched learning environment for children 3 ­ 5 years of age 2368 Lakeshore Rd. W, Oakville (back entrance) To book an appointment please call 905-469-0344 www.hairstudio1.ca ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Halton Healthcare Services Corporation 2014/15 Annual General Meeting Thursday, June 11, 2015 6:00 p.m. Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Auditorium, 327 Reynolds Street, Oakville Please RSVP to 905-815-5114 Audited financial statements will be available at the meeting or by calling the Board Liaison at 905-815-5114. haltonhealthcare.com Half-day and Full-day programming available For further information visit www.oakvilleacademypreschool.com or contact Director - Berri Laws at 905-844-2787. 1011 Upper Middle Road E & Eighth Line · www.oakvilleacademy.com