Millennials work long hours, don't expect work to stop when they leave the office, and are quite motivated. They want to contribute beyond their job descriptions and move up in the organization. Minimize repetitive work and engage Millennials in the workplace to improve processes so everyone's work is more efficient.
The Millennial Generation can accept novel things. Hence, Millennials are able to work with other people easily and accept diverse cultures. Unlike previous generations, the Millennial Generation is more tolerant of different races, religions, and cultures (Sa'aban et al., 2013).
Generation Y is Needy and Opinionated
Common complaints with older generations about millennials in the workplace are that they're whiny, entitled, and require too much nurturing. With that being said, millennials do desire engagement from their employers. However, leaders shouldn't mistake this for being too needy.
Millennials workers are all about agility, flexibility, and a lot of freedom in the workplace – a culture that has a lot of Millennials workers either anticipating or expecting that they are going to either be fired, let go, or leave a lot of the jobs that they have as they move throughout their career.
Millennials were born into a technological world and came of age in a new millennium. They also were old enough to experience and comprehend 9/11. This generation has witnessed technological growth and development. As a result, they are considered more progressive, creative and far-thinking than earlier generations.
Millennials work long hours, don't expect work to stop when they leave the office, and are quite motivated. They want to contribute beyond their job descriptions and move up in the organization. Minimize repetitive work and engage Millennials in the workplace to improve processes so everyone's work is more efficient.
Stress: According to a recent survey conducted by Cigna TTK Health Insurance Co., 95 per cent of Indian millennials admit to being stressed, which is higher than any other country across the globe. Stress is said to have severe implications one's health and well-being.
Inflation is the top problem Gen Z and Millennials name as the biggest they are facing today. Over-dependence and addiction to technology ranked second as the top problem among young people for the first time. However, racism and COVID-19 are still top concerns for these gens.
The New York Times cites that they've been called, “narcissistic, lazy, and indecisive. Millennials have been labeled the boomerang generation for the many unable or unwilling to leave their parents' home, or even more negatively, the Peter Pan generation because they supposedly won't grow up.”
When each generation was born. Generation X is anyone born from 1965 to 1980. Baby boomers are anyone born from 1946 to 1964. Millennials are anyone born from 1981 to 1996.
In popular culture, millennials are often described as self-centered and obsessed with social media, winning the unflattering nickname “Generation Me.” On the other hand, some evidence suggests they are more altruistic than their apparent social media habits would suggest, as they exhibit an openness to change and ...
Mental Health Issues. With all the challenges millennials face every single day – from financial to personal aspects, it is no wonder that they feel stressed out, anxious and depressed. A study found out that one in every 5 millennials struggle with depression.
Millennials have been described as the first global generation and the first generation that grew up in the Internet age. The generation is generally marked by elevated usage of and familiarity with the Internet, mobile devices, and social media, which is why they are sometimes termed digital natives.
One-third (32%) of Gen Z respondents say they are the hardest-working generation ever, with Millennials ranked as the second-hardest working generation at 25%. More than half (56%) say the Silent Generation is the least hardworking generation of all time.
It's a common stereotype that millennials don't have as strong of a work ethic as older employees. However, work ethic isn't dependent on age but on personality.
One of the most notable ways is millennials have changed the workforce is by pushing for more transparency. They want to know what their bosses are thinking and have a say in major decisions. They like to know what's going on at the company and what's going on with their employees.
Work-life balance and flexibility
Millennials aren't willing to sacrifice their personal life in order to advance their careers. They like to “work hard, play hard” and want to be at a company that appreciates this desire for balance.
Millennials are looking for recognition
We already know that millennials aren't motivated by money as much as their predecessors. In order to keep them motivated, they need to know that they are in an environment where they (and their ideas and hard work) are valued. They want to feel respected and appreciated.
People ages 16 to 25, commonly known as Generation Z, consider themselves the hardest-working generation yet won't tolerate being forced to work when they don't want to, according to a new study.