Travel Broadens the Mind for a Generation of 'McPackers'
12/09/2007 01:03
PR Newswire
LONDON, September 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Over one in two (56%) young people across Europe are more likely to apply
for a job if it offered the opportunity to work abroad, according to a new
piece of research into what motivates 16-25 year olds looking for work.
The research, commissioned by McDonald's Europe, polled young people
across seven European countries about their attitudes to work and travel. The
findings, which are released to mark the first anniversary of McDonald's
'McPassport' scheme for 225,000 restaurant employees in Europe, also
identified the top three motivators for jobseekers looking to work abroad:
- Discover a new culture and meet new people (26%)
- Challenge themselves with new experiences (21%)
- Learn a different language/improving language skills (17%)
The survey by pollsters Populus of over 800 16-25 year olds in the UK,
Sweden, Spain, Poland, Italy, Germany and France showed that Italian (62%)
and Polish (72%) people came out top for wanting to travel, while Spaniards
(44%) were the most inclined to stay at home.
Last year, McDonald's Europe launched the most significant private sector
initiative to promote European employee mobility with its 'McPassport'. The
scheme was launched at a press conference in Brussels, with the European
Commissioner for Social Affairs Vladimir Spidla.
The McPassport is a certification of the skills and experiences crew
build up during their time at McDonald's. The document includes staff work
history and is recognised by any participating McDonald's restaurant in the
European Union.
Cecile Staner, VP, Chief HR Officer at McDonald's Europe explains:
"McPassport has become an integral part of McDonald's commitment to being
a good employer. The scheme reaches beyond the basics - it caters perfectly
for our workforce, many of which are young adults, and, as the survey shows,
are keen to broaden their horizons through travel.
Jospeh De Mauroy is a 21 year-old Parisian taking advantage of his
McPassport in London this summer:
"I originally joined McDonald's because it seemed like a flexible job I
could maintain during university. I have had a great experience so far, the
team at the restaurant have looked after me and I have made some great
friends here."
For more information about McPassport: http://www.yourtalentmcd.eu
Please contact:
Carmen Vroonen on +32-495-58-43-21
carmen.vroonen@be.mcd.com
Lotte Jones on +44-207-260-2700
lotte.jones@bluerubicon.com
Please contact: Carmen Vroonen on +32-495-58-43-21, carmen.vroonen@be.mcd.com or Lotte Jones on +44-207-260-2700 or lotte.jones@bluerubicon.com