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Millennials

Millennials - Introduction and Articles

Millennials: Who are they?

Born 1977 - 1995

• Competitive, civic-minded, open-minded on diversity, and achievement-oriented.

• Shaped by: Columbine, 9/11, the internet.

• Motivated by: Responsibility, the quality of their manager, and unique work experiences.

• Communication style: IMs, texts, and email.

• Worldview: Seeking challenges, growth, and development; fun and balanced work-life; likely to leave an organization if they don't like change.

• Work Perspective: Get to know them personally, manage by results, be flexible on their schedule and work assignments, provide immediate feedback.

• Work Style: Collaborative, prefer team projects, a significant number of them are managing.

SOURCE: Purdue University Global