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While you’re expected to educate your millennial employees about your company and industry, you’re just as likely to learn a thing or two from them. It’s simple: millennials coming to you straight out of school will have the most up-to-date education. You’d be surprised how much the topics covered in higher education change from year to year. Hiring a millennial can be an excellent opportunity for your company and your employee to learn reciprocally from each other, giving you both a leg up on the competition.giving you both a leg up on the competition.

Research has also shown that 60% of hiring managers find millennials to be fast learners—and 68% of hiring managers have discovered a skill set in millennials that other generations do not have. The most exciting statistic of all is that 24% of millennials reported being placed in managerial positions in 2015, meaning that they are not only fast learners, but quick to excel. Hiring any candidate is a huge undertaking, but at the end of the day, the potentialpotential benefits go far beyond the tangible. We very rarely hear that the investment in millennials isn't worth it in the long-run...both for the employer and the millennial employee! In fact, sometimes a millennial is just what your company needs, as long as they're qualified to do the job.

Oh - and did we mention? You can go to WayUp.com to find qualified students for your team today!

5. They Promote Learning

As enthusiastic company insiders, millennials have the capacity to be powerful brand ambassadors for the services and products you offer. With U.S. college students’ spending power at a tremendous $147 billion, college students and recent grads have the influence necessary to produce a vast customer base from their school network alone. And while this positive public exposure allows you to leverage the impact of peer-to-peer marketing , millennials can also be powerful brand be powerful brand representatives within the company.

Being exposed to any concept long enough can cause it to become commonplace, and a millennial’s fresh insights and excitement for your offerings will help existing employees to rethink products that have been in place for years. Furthermore, we’ve found that asking outgoing millennials for honest feedback at the end of their stint is a great way to gain some insight into what’s working and what’s not.

We can personally attest to the transformative power millennials have had on our business. We rely on a team of young full-time employees who have accomplished incredible things—from hiring and managing a team of 1,200 campus reps to recruiting over 6,000 business clients, including Ernst & Young, Disney, Google, and Starbucks. Even our summer interns were the catalysts behind the initiative we had been brainstorming and discussing for months: The rebrandrebrand changed the way our customers and clients spoke about our company.

For a growing business, there’s nothing worse than getting stuck in a rut. In our experience, millennials often provide an interesting challenge to existing teams with their fresh perspective on long-standing company practices. This is especially true for small to midsize companies, where the addition of one extra team member will be strongly felt. Because of this, businesses can begin to benefit immediately from the resulting new social and organizational dynamic:dynamic: It will encourage your existing employees to be flexible and open new solutions, while also teaching your workforce how to collaborate dynamically.

3. They Bring a New Social Dynamic

If your company is on social media (which it should be!), your millennial employees could also be the best source of feedback

on the effectiveness of your social endeavors.

By definition, millennials are young—either fresh out of college or still in school. As such, they’re often in touch with social and technological innovations, which can often prove useful to the company. Coined the “Innovation Generation,” they crave a workplace that steers clear of stagnation: 62% of millennials consider themselves to be innovators. They are very likely to introduce apps, processes or software that help your company incincrease efficiency and productivity. Their high standards for the usability and ease of technology can also help to influence your current products and services, allowing you to create a quality user experience, which will, by extension, ensure customer retention.

2. They’re Tech-Savvy

2016

As new team members excited to learn, millennials often come into the company armed with positivity, gratitude and enthusiasm to spare. Since this is an opportunity for them to gain valuable experience in a short period of time, their willingness to take on tasks and responsibilities often provides a positive influence on the rest of the team.

WhatWhat’s more, good millennials shake up the status quo: The best employees are adaptable and quick on their feet—and will bring fresh ideas to the table. Known to measure success qualitatively instead of quantitatively, they will ask questions that will keep existing employees on their toes in the best possible way.

1. Millennials Will Energize Your Company

Hiring millennials is a win-win for both parties. Companies benefit from an extra and less expensive set of hands, while millennials receive valuable experience, training and contacts for the future. But beyond providing additional power to your workforce, we’ve found that investing in millennials has a positive and powerful effect on your company’s culture. 5 Reasons Why You

Need to Hire Millennials

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While you’re expected to educate your millennial employees about your company and industry, you’re just as likely to learn a thing or two from them. It’s simple: millennials coming to you straight out of school will have the most up-to-date education. You’d be surprised how much the topics covered in higher education change from year to year. Hiring a millennial can be an excellent opportunity for your company and your employee to learn reciprocally from each other, giving you both a leg up on the competition.giving you both a leg up on the competition.

Research has also shown that 60% of hiring managers find millennials to be fast learners—and 68% of hiring managers have discovered a skill set in millennials that other generations do not have. The most exciting statistic of all is that 24% of millennials reported being placed in managerial positions in 2015, meaning that they are not only fast learners, but quick to excel. Hiring any candidate is a huge undertaking, but at the end of the day, the potentialpotential benefits go far beyond the tangible. We very rarely hear that the investment in millennials isn't worth it in the long-run...both for the employer and the millennial employee! In fact, sometimes a millennial is just what your company needs, as long as they're qualified to do the job.

Oh - and did we mention? You can go to WayUp.com to find qualified students for your team today!

5. They Promote Learning

As enthusiastic company insiders, millennials have the capacity to be powerful brand ambassadors for the services and products you offer. With U.S. college students’ spending power at a tremendous $147 billion, college students and recent grads have the influence necessary to produce a vast customer base from their school network alone. And while this positive public exposure allows you to leverage the impact of peer-to-peer marketing , millennials can also be powerful brand be powerful brand representatives within the company.

Being exposed to any concept long enough can cause it to become commonplace, and a millennial’s fresh insights and excitement for your offerings will help existing employees to rethink products that have been in place for years. Furthermore, we’ve found that asking outgoing millennials for honest feedback at the end of their stint is a great way to gain some insight into what’s working and what’s not.

We can personally attest to the transformative power millennials have had on our business. We rely on a team of young full-time employees who have accomplished incredible things—from hiring and managing a team of 1,200 campus reps to recruiting over 6,000 business clients, including Ernst & Young, Disney, Google, and Starbucks. Even our summer interns were the catalysts behind the initiative we had been brainstorming and discussing for months: The rebrandrebrand changed the way our customers and clients spoke about our company.

For a growing business, there’s nothing worse than getting stuck in a rut. In our experience, millennials often provide an interesting challenge to existing teams with their fresh perspective on long-standing company practices. This is especially true for small to midsize companies, where the addition of one extra team member will be strongly felt. Because of this, businesses can begin to benefit immediately from the resulting new social and organizational dynamic:dynamic: It will encourage your existing employees to be flexible and open new solutions, while also teaching your workforce how to collaborate dynamically.

3. They Bring a New Social Dynamic

If your company is on social media (which it should be!), your millennial employees could also be the best source of feedback

on the effectiveness of your social endeavors.

By definition, millennials are young—either fresh out of college or still in school. As such, they’re often in touch with social and technological innovations, which can often prove useful to the company. Coined the “Innovation Generation,” they crave a workplace that steers clear of stagnation: 62% of millennials consider themselves to be innovators. They are very likely to introduce apps, processes or software that help your company incincrease efficiency and productivity. Their high standards for the usability and ease of technology can also help to influence your current products and services, allowing you to create a quality user experience, which will, by extension, ensure customer retention.

2. They’re Tech-Savvy

2016

As new team members excited to learn, millennials often come into the company armed with positivity, gratitude and enthusiasm to spare. Since this is an opportunity for them to gain valuable experience in a short period of time, their willingness to take on tasks and responsibilities often provides a positive influence on the rest of the team.

WhatWhat’s more, good millennials shake up the status quo: The best employees are adaptable and quick on their feet—and will bring fresh ideas to the table. Known to measure success qualitatively instead of quantitatively, they will ask questions that will keep existing employees on their toes in the best possible way.

1. Millennials Will Energize Your Company

Hiring millennials is a win-win for both parties. Companies benefit from an extra and less expensive set of hands, while millennials receive valuable experience, training and contacts for the future. But beyond providing additional power to your workforce, we’ve found that investing in millennials has a positive and powerful effect on your company’s culture.

Page 3: 5 Reasons Why You Need to Hire Millenials.compressed (1)

While you’re expected to educate your millennial employees about your company and industry, you’re just as likely to learn a thing or two from them. It’s simple: millennials coming to you straight out of school will have the most up-to-date education. You’d be surprised how much the topics covered in higher education change from year to year. Hiring a millennial can be an excellent opportunity for your company and your employee to learn reciprocally from each other, giving you both a leg up on the competition.giving you both a leg up on the competition.

Research has also shown that 60% of hiring managers find millennials to be fast learners—and 68% of hiring managers have discovered a skill set in millennials that other generations do not have. The most exciting statistic of all is that 24% of millennials reported being placed in managerial positions in 2015, meaning that they are not only fast learners, but quick to excel. Hiring any candidate is a huge undertaking, but at the end of the day, the potentialpotential benefits go far beyond the tangible. We very rarely hear that the investment in millennials isn't worth it in the long-run...both for the employer and the millennial employee! In fact, sometimes a millennial is just what your company needs, as long as they're qualified to do the job.

Oh - and did we mention? You can go to WayUp.com to find qualified students for your team today!

5. They Promote Learning

As enthusiastic company insiders, millennials have the capacity to be powerful brand ambassadors for the services and products you offer. With U.S. college students’ spending power at a tremendous $147 billion, college students and recent grads have the influence necessary to produce a vast customer base from their school network alone. And while this positive public exposure allows you to leverage the impact of peer-to-peer marketing , millennials can also be powerful brand be powerful brand representatives within the company.

Being exposed to any concept long enough can cause it to become commonplace, and a millennial’s fresh insights and excitement for your offerings will help existing employees to rethink products that have been in place for years. Furthermore, we’ve found that asking outgoing millennials for honest feedback at the end of their stint is a great way to gain some insight into what’s working and what’s not.

We can personally attest to the transformative power millennials have had on our business. We rely on a team of young full-time employees who have accomplished incredible things—from hiring and managing a team of 1,200 campus reps to recruiting over 6,000 business clients, including Ernst & Young, Disney, Google, and Starbucks. Even our summer interns were the catalysts behind the initiative we had been brainstorming and discussing for months: The rebrandrebrand changed the way our customers and clients spoke about our company.

2016

For a growing business, there’s nothing worse than getting stuck in a rut. In our experience, millennials often provide an interesting challenge to existing teams with their fresh perspective on long-standing company practices. This is especially true for small to midsize companies, where the addition of one extra team member will be strongly felt. Because of this, businesses can begin to benefit immediately from the resulting new social and organizational dynamic:dynamic: It will encourage your existing employees to be flexible and open new solutions, while also teaching your workforce how to collaborate dynamically.

3. They Bring a New Social Dynamic

If your company is on social media (which it should be!), your millennial employees could also be the best source of feedback

on the effectiveness of your social endeavors.

By definition, millennials are young—either fresh out of college or still in school. As such, they’re often in touch with social and technological innovations, which can often prove useful to the company. Coined the “Innovation Generation,” they crave a workplace that steers clear of stagnation: 62% of millennials consider themselves to be innovators. They are very likely to introduce apps, processes or software that help your company incincrease efficiency and productivity. Their high standards for the usability and ease of technology can also help to influence your current products and services, allowing you to create a quality user experience, which will, by extension, ensure customer retention.

2. They’re Tech-Savvy

Page 4: 5 Reasons Why You Need to Hire Millenials.compressed (1)

While you’re expected to educate your millennial employees about your company and industry, you’re just as likely to learn a thing or two from them. It’s simple: millennials coming to you straight out of school will have the most up-to-date education. You’d be surprised how much the topics covered in higher education change from year to year. Hiring a millennial can be an excellent opportunity for your company and your employee to learn reciprocally from each other, giving you both a leg up on the competition.giving you both a leg up on the competition.

Research has also shown that 60% of hiring managers find millennials to be fast learners—and 68% of hiring managers have discovered a skill set in millennials that other generations do not have. The most exciting statistic of all is that 24% of millennials reported being placed in managerial positions in 2015, meaning that they are not only fast learners, but quick to excel. Hiring any candidate is a huge undertaking, but at the end of the day, the potentialpotential benefits go far beyond the tangible. We very rarely hear that the investment in millennials isn't worth it in the long-run...both for the employer and the millennial employee! In fact, sometimes a millennial is just what your company needs, as long as they're qualified to do the job.

Oh - and did we mention? You can go to WayUp.com to find qualified students for your team today!

5. They Promote Learning

2016

As enthusiastic company insiders, millennials have the capacity to be powerful brand ambassadors for the services and products you offer. With U.S. college students’ spending power at a tremendous $147 billion, college students and recent grads have the influence necessary to produce a vast customer base from their school network alone. And while this positive public exposure allows you to leverage the impact of peer-to-peer marketing , millennials can also be powerful brand be powerful brand representatives within the company.

Being exposed to any concept long enough can cause it to become commonplace, and a millennial’s fresh insights and excitement for your offerings will help existing employees to rethink products that have been in place for years. Furthermore, we’ve found that asking outgoing millennials for honest feedback at the end of their stint is a great way to gain some insight into what’s working and what’s not.

4. Millennials Can Act as Brand Ambassadors

We can personally attest to the transformative power millennials have had on our business. We rely on a team of young full-time employees who have accomplished incredible things—from hiring and managing a team of 1,200 campus reps to recruiting over 6,000 business clients, including Ernst & Young, Disney, Google, and Starbucks. Even our summer interns were the catalysts behind the initiative we had been brainstorming and discussing for months: The rebrandrebrand changed the way our customers and clients spoke about our company.

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2016

While you’re expected to educate your millennial employees about your company and industry, you’re just as likely to learn a thing or two from them. It’s simple: millennials coming to you straight out of school will have the most up-to-date education. You’d be surprised how much the topics covered in higher education change from year to year. Hiring a millennial can be an excellent opportunity for your company and your employee to learn reciprocally from each other, giving you both a leg up on the competition.giving you both a leg up on the competition.

Research has also shown that 60% of hiring managers find millennials to be fast learners—and 68% of hiring managers have discovered a skill set in millennials that other generations do not have. The most exciting statistic of all is that 24% of millennials reported being placed in managerial positions in 2015, meaning that they are not only fast learners, but quick to excel. Hiring any candidate is a huge undertaking, but at the end of the day, the potentialpotential benefits go far beyond the tangible. We very rarely hear that the investment in millennials isn't worth it in the long-run...both for the employer and the millennial employee! In fact, sometimes a millennial is just what your company needs, as long as they're qualified to do the job.

Oh - and did we mention? You can go to WayUp.com to find qualified students for your team today!

5. They Promote Learning


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