In order to retain top young talent, companies must start retooling how and when they reward and recognize employees.  For companies on Fortune Magazines “100 Best Companies To Work For” rewarding can start on day one and continue through the employee’s tenure at the company.  Along with more flexible reward timeframes, traditional gifts such as watches and pins are quickly falling out of favor with the Gen X and Gen Y crowd. Instead, companies should look to match the reward with what their employees find meaningful and valuable. Read the full article here.