Baem Leadership founder Michelle Hoover shares her First-Generation Professional journey and why it is worthwhile to spend more time learning about this growing workforce population.

Limited connections to influential contacts is a key barrier for First-Generation Professionals seeking their first employment or accessing future opportunities. FGPs know they need to grow their networks, but they can’t do it alone. Employers who reach beyond traditional connections and contacts to help bridge that gap will discover a rich pool of talent.