What Millennials Want

06/01/2010

He is so stingy that if he gave you the measles, it would be one measle at a time.
Irish Proverb

"The makeup of the global workforce is undergoing a seismic shift. In four years, Millennials — people born between 1977 and 1997 — will account for nearly half the employees in the world." With this forecast in mind, Jeanne C. Meister and Karie Willyard, writing in the Harvard Business Review ("Mentoring Millennials," May 2010) share the five characteristics Millennials want....

In their bosses:

Will help me navigate my career path
Will give me straight feedback
Will mentor and coach me
Will sponsor me for formal development programs
Is comfortable with flexible schedules

In their company:

Will develop my skills for the future
Has strong values
Offers customizable options in my benefits package
Allows me to blend work with the rest of my life
Offers a clear career path

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