People have a lot to say about Millennials. They're lazy, poor communicators, incapable of independent thought—and let's not forget entitled. In this infographic, we're melting myths about the "special snowflakes" in your office. Guess what? These "negative" traits might not be so bad.

1. It turns out‚ Millennials simply want coaching
and collaboration that can benefit everyone‚
and they aren’t afraid to ask for it.
Coach to the facts and not the fiction and you’ll
always get the best out of this rising generation.
Contact us to learn more about how to coach
all your employees like a Millennial.
MYTH FACTS
TAKEAWAYS
Millennials prefer group
achievements be celebrated‚
and they also know the importance
of contributing to that group.
Millennials are the most creative generation‚
and the fastest learners. Ask the right
questions to help them learn to
solve a problem‚ not just do a task.
Then check in and be amazed.
TAKEAWAYS
Millennials spend as much
as 18 hours a day online.
And most of that time is spent
communicating.
Millennials communicate more
often over more channels. Their
technology savvy allows them
to communicate around the
world‚ 24/7.
TAKEAWAYS
Millennials are lazy
or unmotivated.1
“They grew up getting trophies for losing so
they don’t understand the value of hard work.”
of Millennials reported that it’s
important to be engaged in work
that gives back to the community.ii
You don’t know what
motivates them.
88%
Millennials value PTO, freedom and
flexibility, and location autonomy
over 401(k)s and titles.i
Almost 87%
of Millennials check their work
emails outside of work.
(70% check email in bed). iv
95%of Millennials are
motivated to work harder when they
know where their work is going. iii
They’re poor
communicators.2
“They’re attached to their cell phones,
but can’t use them to really communicate.”
Technology has
changed HOW they
communicate.
55%
of Millennials
value in-person
communication
digital communication
at work.v
They can’t think
for themselves.3
“Social media has made them care about
everything, but act on nothing. They don’t have
the attention span for an independent thought.”
Millennials are more
collaborative than any
other generation.
40%of Millennials
would pay out of pocket
for social collaboration tools to
improve productivity.
That’s how much they believe in
the dream team of collaboration
and technology. vii
74%of Millennials
prefer to collaborate in
small groups.vi
They’re entitled.4
“These kids are spoiled, narcissistic brats who
want everything handed to them. They’re the
‘ME Generation.’”
They want to be successful.
They’re overeducated
and underemployed.
63% have a Bachelor’s
degree‚ but 48% of those
graduates are now working jobs
that don’t require a degree. ix
Millennials are more competitive
than other generations.
59% say competition
is why they get up in the
morning. x
OTHER
THINGS
Sam
OVER
Give regular feedback; don’t
wait for an annual review.
Millennials know more than we
(or they) realize. Coach them to
finding new answers for themselves.
Provide development opportunities and
help Millennials figure out their career
path. Set clear goals and they’ll
work hard to achieve them.
Millennials want a life outside
of work; they work to live.
Incentivize them with PTO‚ flexible
schedules‚ or remote work options.
They want to make the world
a better place. Make sure they
know the good things your company
is doing (and how they fit into it).
TAKEAWAYS
Millennials spend as much
as 18 hours a day online.
And most of that time is spent
communicating.
Millennials communicate more
often over more channels. Their
technology savvy allows them
to communicate around the
world, 24/7.
TAKEAWAYS
Go
Win!
81%of Millennials
think they don’t receive
enough feedback.viii
MILLENNIAL WORKFORCE
about the
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Sources:
i https://medium.com/the-mission/the-14-most-destructive-millennial-myths-debunked-by-data-aa00838eecd6
ii https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2016/04/28/a-millennial-manifesto/#7e6d04092616
iii http://www.visualistan.com/2013/12/the-rise-of-millennials-infographic.html
iv https://blogs.adobe.com/conversations/2015/08/email.html
v http://www.adobe.com/content/dam/acom/en/aboutadobe/pdfs/Future-of-Work-2016.pdf
vi http://d1jbvhpem1c36a.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/IdeaPaint-2013-Millennial-Survey.pdf
vii http://online.queens.edu/online-programs/mba/resources/infographic/communicating-in-the-workplace
viii http://www.gallup.com/businessjournal/192038/managers-millennials-feedback-won-ask.aspx
ix http://www.visualistan.com/2013/12/the-rise-of-millennials-infographic.html
x https://www.economist.com/news/business/21660110-businesses-should-beware-dubious-generalisations-about-younger-workers-myths-about
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