This new generation of workers, known as millennials or gen-y, are characterized by their concern for "careers that are personalized" reports Fast Company writer Danielle Sacks in the January 06 issue of the business magazine.
Go Tell Mom
Millennials are not afraid to pull their parents into the mix if they are having problems at work. According to the article, more and more human resource managers are having to field phone calls from parents concerned about their child's treatment at work, from incidences as varied as being overlooked for a promotion or not getting a desired professional development opportunity.A New Way to Work
The article conveys the idea that employers must adjust to the new demands and work style of millennias. Sacks reports that many law firms and other businesses are adjusting to gen-y's calls for more work-life balance, adding that the change is still hard for older colleagues--those raised with a more structured, rigorous notion of professional life and business management--to accept.Other employers reported adopting new incentive programs and offering management feedback more often, as millennias want frequent updates on their performance. Additionally, Sack's article suggests that these workers attitudes toward employment are unlikely to change. "These values don't change over time," Sacks quoted FutureWork Institute research director Joseph Gibbons as saying.
Businesses Adopt New Management Styles
Businesses might have to tailor their practices and policies to accommodate this new workforce. Some companies are taking intergenerational seminars to understand how best to deal with millennias to ensure they are able to recruit, retain, and motivate them for years to come.Employee management has always presented challenges and it appears this will continue to be the case. The good news is that through instruction, experimentation, and practice, you can improve your management skills to make sure you get the most from your employees.
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Fast Company
