The topic of Millennials in the workplace can spark one intriguing conversation. I’d be very modest to say that the rumors aren’t that bad, but they certainly are not all that good.
Though Millennials are known for their innovative and tech savvy contributions to this day and age, we’re receiving backlash across employer networks about our nonchalant attitudes and our need for incentives upon accomplishments. Employers are blaming parents and society for nurturing us too much. It’s been said that Millennials are always looking for a reward for their efforts and when it’s not received, we’re ready to quit! All of this has led employees across the nation to ask,”What more do Millennials want?”
After carefully researching this trend or rather issue in the workplace, I could only come up with one answer. Alright, here it goes…
Millennials want to know that their employers appreciate their worth.
We’re demanding more from employers, and it’s keeping companies, corporations, and franchises on their toes. Some employees have even started to include incentives like gym memberships, food, and parties in efforts of stroking the Millennial ego and increasing our popularity among employees. But according to employers, it still isn’t enough to satisfy them.
With entrepreneurship being somewhat of a threat to employers all over the world, Millennials feel they no longer have to be conformed to the typical order of college, job, and retirement. This is especially true, if they are not truly happy with doing what the position entitles. As Millennials, we know that our ideas are lucrative and see ourselves as a valuable source to growth and expansion of many businesses and our future.
We believe our productivity should not be measured by the hours we work. Instead, they should be measured by the quality as to which we perform our tasks. Growing tired of work feeling like “work,” we have begun to voice that we just want to be surrounded by like-minded individuals who can appreciate our ideas and enjoy the workplace. We yearn for a more fun, accepting, and social atmosphere at work that is similar to a second family or community.
As employers strive to figure out and meet Millennials’ high demands, they must first come to understand that we just want personal freedom and an opportunity to bring their talents, creativity, and perspective to a place where we spend most of our lives. We want to envision our futures with a company that takes chances on change and encourages growth. To us, our mission and purpose not only focuses on personal advancement, but also the human advancement.
With the world constantly changing, as Millennials, we worry if businesses can keep up. Where there used to be a time when job seekers looked for employment and any position would suffice, new Millennial revolutionaries aren’t just taking scraps. We’re pushing employers to step up their game. Entrepreneurship is dangerous to many corporations. But even knowing that, some corporations are still stuck in their traditional ways, so much so that they refuse to cater to the idea of giving Millennials what they quite frankly deserve. Their refusal has led to a spike in short-term and long-term leaves, employees quitting and terminations, and a decrease of engagement in work atmospheres.
I’m a Millennial, so I can completely understand why we feel it’s necessary for change to happen. We watched our parents and the generation before us work long days and nights, unsatisfied with their jobs and only enduring just to make it. With the economy crashing in the early 2000’s we experienced a “work to survive” type of atmosphere and we are tired of it. We feel if we are bound to work a job for the rest of our lives, why can’t the job be something that we look forward to each day rather than one that we dread?
Of course, complying could mean stretching the budget for employers. This may be the leading reason as to why they are so apprehensive to accept the “Millennials revolutionary purpose.” But nothing’s cheap. Taking a business to the next level is a risk for any business. There are two questions that employers must ask themselves: If they never take the leap of faith, will their business still be as successful? And are they cheating themselves or missing out on a huge Millennial opportunity?
What do you think?
What’s your take on the Millennials’ high demands in the workforce? Are they sensible? Revolutionary? Why or why not? Leave your perspective in the comments below. All opinions are welcome. 🙂
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