Melting Myths about the Millennial Workforce
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People have a lot to say about Millennials. They're lazy, poor communicators, incapable of independent thought—and let's not forget entitled. In this infographic, we're melting myths about the "special snowflakes" in your office. Guess what? These "negative" traits might not be so bad.
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- 1. It turns out‚ Millennials simply want coaching and collaboration that can benefit everyone‚ and they aren’t afraid to ask for it. Coach to the facts and not the fiction and you’ll always get the best out of this rising generation. Contact us to learn more about how to coach all your employees like a Millennial. MYTH FACTS TAKEAWAYS Millennials prefer group achievements be celebrated‚ and they also know the importance of contributing to that group. Millennials are the most creative generation‚ and the fastest learners. Ask the right questions to help them learn to solve a problem‚ not just do a task. Then check in and be amazed. TAKEAWAYS Millennials spend as much as 18 hours a day online. And most of that time is spent communicating. Millennials communicate more often over more channels. Their technology savvy allows them to communicate around the world‚ 24/7. TAKEAWAYS Millennials are lazy or unmotivated.1 “They grew up getting trophies for losing so they don’t understand the value of hard work.” of Millennials reported that it’s important to be engaged in work that gives back to the community.ii You don’t know what motivates them. 88% Millennials value PTO, freedom and flexibility, and location autonomy over 401(k)s and titles.i Almost 87% of Millennials check their work emails outside of work. (70% check email in bed). iv 95%of Millennials are motivated to work harder when they know where their work is going. iii They’re poor communicators.2 “They’re attached to their cell phones, but can’t use them to really communicate.” Technology has changed HOW they communicate. 55% of Millennials value in-person communication digital communication at work.v They can’t think for themselves.3 “Social media has made them care about everything, but act on nothing. They don’t have the attention span for an independent thought.” Millennials are more collaborative than any other generation. 40%of Millennials would pay out of pocket for social collaboration tools to improve productivity. That’s how much they believe in the dream team of collaboration and technology. vii 74%of Millennials prefer to collaborate in small groups.vi They’re entitled.4 “These kids are spoiled, narcissistic brats who want everything handed to them. They’re the ‘ME Generation.’” They want to be successful. They’re overeducated and underemployed. 63% have a Bachelor’s degree‚ but 48% of those graduates are now working jobs that don’t require a degree. ix Millennials are more competitive than other generations. 59% say competition is why they get up in the morning. x OTHER THINGS Sam OVER Give regular feedback; don’t wait for an annual review. Millennials know more than we (or they) realize. Coach them to finding new answers for themselves. Provide development opportunities and help Millennials figure out their career path. Set clear goals and they’ll work hard to achieve them. Millennials want a life outside of work; they work to live. Incentivize them with PTO‚ flexible schedules‚ or remote work options. They want to make the world a better place. Make sure they know the good things your company is doing (and how they fit into it). TAKEAWAYS Millennials spend as much as 18 hours a day online. And most of that time is spent communicating. Millennials communicate more often over more channels. Their technology savvy allows them to communicate around the world, 24/7. TAKEAWAYS Go Win! 81%of Millennials think they don’t receive enough feedback.viii MILLENNIAL WORKFORCE about the Melting MythsMelting Myths Sources: i https://medium.com/the-mission/the-14-most-destructive-millennial-myths-debunked-by-data-aa00838eecd6 ii https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2016/04/28/a-millennial-manifesto/#7e6d04092616 iii http://www.visualistan.com/2013/12/the-rise-of-millennials-infographic.html iv https://blogs.adobe.com/conversations/2015/08/email.html v http://www.adobe.com/content/dam/acom/en/aboutadobe/pdfs/Future-of-Work-2016.pdf vi http://d1jbvhpem1c36a.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/IdeaPaint-2013-Millennial-Survey.pdf vii http://online.queens.edu/online-programs/mba/resources/infographic/communicating-in-the-workplace viii http://www.gallup.com/businessjournal/192038/managers-millennials-feedback-won-ask.aspx ix http://www.visualistan.com/2013/12/the-rise-of-millennials-infographic.html x https://www.economist.com/news/business/21660110-businesses-should-beware-dubious-generalisations-about-younger-workers-myths-about insideoutdev.com | 1.888.262.2448 Coaching that works.