Millennials entering the workforce display a markedly different set of preferences from their predecessors, at times confounding the companies striving to attract and retain them. Generational attitudes may be partially responsible for their characterization as disloyal or transitory, but equally culpable are the employers that fail to understand and meet Millennials’ needs.
Businesses recognize members of this generation comprise the pipeline of producers, managers and leaders responsible for growing, sustaining and positioning organizations for future success. By 2020, they will represent 40% to 50% of the working population. These five intangibles are integral to a Millennial’s decision to apply for and stay in a position.