The hot HR topic at a work BBQ last week was how much impact the 'Millennials' will make on cultures of the future.
If you aren’t already aware – Millennials are:
It has also been said that in the workplace they want:
So I decided to go and do a bit of research on how different they actually are when it comes to workforce planning.
Do we as Leaders and HR Specialists have to think differently when planning for and dealing with the younger generations?
It seems the answer is Yes and No.
Fortune Magazine has released 5 myths about Millennials in the workplace:
All these myths are debunked in the article.
Check it out HERE:
In fact each of the other generational groups – Baby boomers, Gen Y, Gen X – all have their own set of characteristics and myths associated with them.
These characteristics and myths show that we need to be aware of the need to create a workplace where employees of all ages are embraced for the different traits that they bring.
So respect each generation and build a workplace where everyone is treated like an individual.
The success of a culture is the ability to bring individuals together to achieve your company’s strategic goals.
Perhaps think of it as an alliance – check out this earlier blog on Alliances –
We would welcome your thoughts on whether or not millennials need to be treated differently in the workplace.
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