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M I C H A E L E . PA R K E R
T H E 4 M Y T H S A B O U T MIL LENN IALS , & T H E K E Y S T O THE I R S U C C E S S
The truth is they value work-life balance.They work hard to land their job.Once they accomplish that, they don’t equate long working hours with working hard.Millennials like to be efficient at work and they are achievement oriented.The key
to connecting with the millennial population is to be flexible.Offer schedules and telecommunication options.
M Y T H # 1 : M I L L E N N I A L S A R E L A Z Y.
The truth is they value leadership.They should be encouraged to ask questions.They may be insecure in
applying their skills and they are asking questions because they want to glean from the mentorship and
work experiences.The key is to lead and guide.Establish mentorship programs, explain decisions and welcome
questions.
M Y T H # 2 : M I L L E N N I A L S L A C K R E S P E C T A N D S H O U L D N ’ T A S K S O M A N Y Q U E S T I O N S .
The truth is they need to be challenged.The world has drastically changed and what we are accustomed to, they do not share the same experiences.They process quickly and bore easily.They seek fast-paced growth rather than
slow advancement.The key is to give rewarding work.Allow them to solve real business challenges and provide small, frequent perks for meeting milestones.
M Y T H # 3 : M I L L E N N I A L S A R E N O T A S D R I V E N A S W E W E R E AT T H E I R A G E .
The truth is they want you to invest in their skills.Increased unemployment and high turnover rates
create instability.The key is to invest in their development.Show your commitment to millennials with
an organized multi-faceted development program.
M Y T H # 4 : M I L L E N N I A L S A R E N O T C O M M I T T E D .
If we take the time to implement these four keys we may tap into the hardest working, highly respectful, extremely
driven and committed workforce our history has ever seen!
Be Flexible
Lead & Guide
Give Rewarding Work
Invest in Their Development
W A N T T O L E A R N M O R E A B O U T M I L L E N N I A L S & U N L O C K I N G T H E I R
S U C C E S S ? P L E A S E V I S I T M I C H A E L E PA R K E R . N E T.