Maximizing millennials in the workplace

By all accounts, 'millennials' are unlike preceding generations. They view the world differently and have redefined the meaning of success, personally and professionally. In some cases, this has led to misunderstanding among the different generations coexisting in today's workplace. Increasingly, however, business leaders are realizing this generation's unique competencies and perspective, and employers are looking for ways to harness their strengths. This talent management white paper: (1) examines the positive characteristics millennials bring to an organization; (2) explores what this generation feels is important in a job and what they expect from their employers; (3) offers [human resource] HR and talent development professionals some practical tips on how to keep this generation engaged; and (4) provides examples of what leading-edge organizations are doing to leverage this generation's strengths and to integrate them into a multi-generational workforce.

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