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)