The recent practice of trying to determine what millennials want from work has spawned a new growth in book publishing, seminars, and industrial psychology. Millennials have been characterized as being lazy, spoiled, entitled but what is the reality behind this stereotype? What most employers and hiring managers need to recognize is that millennials in the work force grew up as the most stressed generation ever, facing intense competition not only locally but internationally, predominantly from the best and brightest students from China and India. Academic requirements for colleges have grown more demanding than the previous generation. For example, today’s VP’s that graduated from the University of California (UC) system, frequently mention that they would not be admitted into the same UC school where they went to college. As a result, what you see in today’s highly educated workforce are highly disciplined individuals whose behavior is still dictated by supply and..
Read More How do you get the right mix of executive management, adaptability, tech savviness and cost effective employees in your company? First by understanding the respective strengths of the past three generations that have impacted the work force. Fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace has become a priority for many organizations in the business world today. Baby Boomers, generally defined as being born between the years of 1946 to 1964, bring a tremendous amount of executive presence, are productive, hardworking, team players and make great mentors. These skills and traits makes them the most cost effective generational workforce. Meanwhile, Gen X (1964 -1980) excels at generating revenue for companies, mostly due to their strong problem solving skills, adaptability to changes and challenges. Combine this with their strong collaboration and relationship building traits, a company will have an ideal workforce when executive leadership is not a requisite. The Millennials (1980 – 1995)..
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