Millennial employees
Millennial employees are the youngest generation entering the workforce (born between early 1980s to mid-1990s) (Kuron & Lyons, 2013). Employees from this generation have unique characteristics that separate them from previous generations. For example, they are more likely to pay attention to tasks that are appealing and are less likely to stay at one place over an extended period (Pffeffer, 2013). Furthermore, these employees are open minded and willing to participate in activities that encourage self enhancement and personal growth (Duxbury & Higgins & Lyons, 2007).
The Millennials are considered by far the best-educated and the largest generation in the U.S. workforce (Fry, 2015; The Council of Economic Advisers, 2014). In addition, this generation also regards extraneous factors (money, image, fame) as more valuable compared to innate factors (self-acceptance, affiliation, community) (Campbell, Freeman & Twenge, 2012). Millennials also have the intense desire to receive the awards associated with work input, however, they aren’t necessarily willing to assert the effort required to earn the desired outcomes. Furthermore, Millennials are reported to be more individualistic in nature (Twenge, 2010). In addition, they are also more likely to be open to changes and eager to participate in self-enhancement activities compared to their older counterparts (Duxburz, Higgins & Lyons, 2007)