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Working with. MILLENNIALS. The Millennials – A Brief O verview. Range in age from 18-33 Never experienced life without computers Globalism & Multiculturalism Grew up during “The Decade of the Child”. The Millennials – A Brief O verview. Defining Historical Events Columbine 9/11
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Working with MILLENNIALS
The Millennials– A Brief Overview Range in age from 18-33 Never experienced life without computers Globalism & Multiculturalism Grew up during “The Decade of the Child”
The Millennials– A Brief Overview Defining Historical Events • Columbine • 9/11 • Enron • War in Iraq • Hurricane Katrina • Great Recession • Corporate Greed and Bailouts • First African-American President
I’m not afraid of change because I see nothing as permanent On average, people in their 20’s change jobs 7 times 60% have change careers at least once already 91% expect to stay at his/her job less than 3 years 1/3 of people in their 20’s move residence every year 45% of companies have higher turnover with Millennials
Feedback is our fuel 73% of Millennials prefer continuous feedback 80% prefer on-the-spot recognition over formal reviews 80% said they want regular feedback from their manager
Let me stay connected 88% of Millennials have smartphones 70% have “friended” their co-workers on Facebook 56% won’t accept jobs from companies who ban social media 56% think technology helps people use their time more efficiently Over half would give up their sense of smell to keep one item of technology
We want to see our impact 95% are motivated to work harder if they know where their work is going “Meaningful Work” ranked highest when Millennials were asked to pick job factors valued as important. “Sense of Accomplishment” ranked third
Allow me to customize my job We don’t want to be limited to our job descriptions. Let us spread our wings and find where our skills benefit you most 69% believe office attendance on a regular basis is unnecessary 89% prefer to choose when and where they work rather than being placed in a 9-5 position 45% will choose workplace flexibility over pay
Work should be fun 90% of millennials want their workplace to be social and fun 88% consider “positive culture” important or essential to their dream job