Every day, more and more Millennials are joining the workforce and today’s employers may feel unsure about how to manage them. There are a number of myths that surround the millennial employee, but when you get right to the heart of it, they are the same employee you are used to but with different motivators. When you learn the way to work with them, there is no reason your company cannot benefit from what this generation of workers can bring to the table.
Every generation of worker has felt the same apprehension, and some times disdain, about working with the generation that comes behind them. But in reality, they are all hard workers who just have different ways of approaching their work. Remember how it as when you entered the workforce? The older generation probably thought you were too big for your britches too back then.
Adjustments are made by both the employee and the employer until they find that right balance. Then everyone can settle into their roles and work together to move the company forward to meet each new challenge.
Feeling a little anxious about the millennial workforce? Here are a few myths that need to be dispelled:
Myth #1: Millennials Are Lazy
It’s easy to say that anyone is lazy when they don’t operate the same way you do. One of the biggest differences in today’s generation is that they are not motivated by their
paycheck. What motivates them is making a difference.
Myth #2: Millennials Are Not Loyal
A millennial employee is actually very loyal when they work for a company that shares their values. They will become advocates of the brand if they feel like they can stand
behind what their company represents. When you are interviewing candidates, you should find out what they value in a company they want to work for, what matters to them. If their values are in line with your own, then it can be a great match for both sides.
Myth #3: Millennials Have a Poor Work Ethic
What millennials have is a different work ethic from older generations, but that doesn’t mean that it is a poor one. They might spend a large part of their day focused on more personal things, but they will stay up late to complete a project for work. If the work gets done, it doesn’ t matter when they do it or what they do with the rest of their time.
If you want to build a team of leaders in your industry, then it is time to overlook the myths that are out there and start bringing in the younger generation. They are the most technologically advanced people in the workforce today. They like to learn and develop their skills, so create opportunities for them to train and grow.
Flexibility is important to the millennial employee and they place a lot of value in it, even more than salary, when they consider job offers. They have a lot to offer any company
and can bring plenty of benefits if you are ready to offer them a place with your growing business.