Here’s an interesting fact: In the next five years, nearly half of the workforce will consist of individuals from the millennial generation — those born roughly between the early 1980s and 2000. Millennials are one of the most misunderstood groups, and yet, as employers, we need to make a huge effort to learn more about them and how they fit into (and impact) our companies.
In order to effectively lead team members from the millennial generation, we need to realize a little bit about how they were raised. Most of them grew up being told by parents and teachers that they were “special,” getting awards for everything and constant recognition for even the smallest of achievements. They grew up with technology at their fingertips, in a society of instant gratification that lacks satisfaction.