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BI WORLDWIDE.com
Brace yourself,employers:
the
Millennialsare coming
(and
everything’s
going to be
okay.)
By 2020, the Millennial generation
will make up more than half of
the American workforce.
If you believe all the headlines,
this demographic shift spells
disaster for employers, who
are being told to expect
rampant entitlement,
laziness and job-hopping.
Everything’s going to
be okay. Really.
In fact, we think
it’s going to be better
than okay.
the
Millennialsare coming
truth
the
truth
the
No one knows more about the way employees think and behave
than BI WORLDWIDE (BIW) so we were obviously excited
at the prospect of doing a comprehensive study on the topic
of Millennial workers. And our research
tells a very different story than
the scary headlines. Millennials aren’t
all that different
from the rest of us.
the
Millennialsare coming
need
here’s
what you
to know:
need
here’s
what you
to know:
Our study found that Millennial employees
are actually easier to engage than their
non-Millennial counterparts. They want to be
part of the solution. They want you to notice
their efforts and they’ll work hard for you
if they feel valued.
easeof
engagement
Source:
BI WORLDWIDE New Rules of Engagement Research
Average Engagement Score
4
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.1
3
3.7
3.6
3.9
3.7
Millennials Non-Millennials
2014 2015
needfor
meaningfulwork
0.55
0.60
Commitment
0.64
0.73
Performance
Millennials thrive on doing work that matters.
They don’t want to simply tick boxes. They want to make
a difference. Here’s why this isn’t a problem: For starters,
Millennials aren’t the only ones who want meaningful work.
Our study found that all demographic groups report having
the same desire.
Why is meaningful work important? Simple. Employees who say
they love their job and can see how their work is contributing
to the overall success of the business are more committed to
stay and will be more productive day in and day out.
Correlation with Meaningful Work
Source:
BI WORLDWIDE 2015 New Rules of Engagement Research
Millennials Non-Millennials
jobloyalty
There is one notable exception to our claim that
Millennials aren’t all that different from the rest of
us: They report lower levels of loyalty to their current
employer and increased likelihood that they’ll be
working somewhere else within the next year.
Source:
BI WORLDWIDE 2015 New Rules of Engagement Research
30%
Millennials Non-Millennials
23%
I plan
toleave this
organization
within the next
12 months.
IwishIwere
working
somewhere
else.
34%
Millennials Non-Millennials
30%
However...
Source:
2015 Clark University Poll of Emerging Adults:
Work, Education and Identity
Millennial Attitudes About Work
“I have not made as much progress
in my career as I would have
hoped by now.”
70% 65%
“My current job is not in the field
I hope to be in 10 years
from now.”
This statistic is somewhat misleading. Why? Because
it doesn’t reflect the character of Millennials–it just
reflects where they are in their careers. Do you still
have the same job you did at 22? Many Millennials
graduated during the recession and took whatever job
they could find, which means they’re still looking for a
job they’re passionate about.
whatcanyou
doaboutthis?Help them see a future at your company. This might be easier
than it sounds – even though many Millennials envision
moving on to something different eventually,
as long as they’re in their current roles,
they’re uncommonly committed.
More Millennials than non-Millennials reported being proud to
work at their current organization and would recommend it
to others as a “great place to work.”
I would
recommend this
organization as
a great place to
work.
76%
Millennials
69%
Non-Millennials
I am proud
to work
at my
organization.
80%
Millennials
77%
Non-Millennials
Source:
BI WORLDWIDE 2015 New Rules of Engagement Research
Want to encourage Millennials to
stick around?
Forge connections between employees
and leaders to help them feel part of the
bigger picture. Reward employees for their
achievements in a timely manner and do
so consistently. The intent of Millennials to
leave a company within three years drops
significantly when adequate recognition
and connection to leadership are present.
retention Outcomes of recognition and transparency
66%
(Not) immediate
recognition
Immediate
recognition
49%
Plan to
leave within
3 years
73%
(Not) confident if
I do good work,
it will be recognized
51%
Confident if I do
good work, it will
be recognized
Plan to
leave within
3 years
Plan to
leave within
3 years
67%
I do (not) feel
very connected to my
company’s leadership
48%
I do feel very
connected to my
company’s leadership
Source:
BI WORLDWIDE 2015 Survey of Millennial Attitudes and Behaviors
Finally, let’s put this “all about me” stereotype
to rest, once and for all.
We studied how Millennials and non-Millennials respond
after receiving two types of recognition: individual
recognition and group recognition. The result?
Both demographic groups were more likely to turn
around and recognize someone else after receiving
an individual recognition. In other words, most human
beings in general prefer individualized acknowledgement
versus being one of many. So if you’re going to start
handing out participation trophies, make sure you
include everyone regardless of age.
the“me”
generation?Impact of Recognition
Individual
recognition
received
Group recognition
received
30%
25%
15%
10%
5%
0%
25%
17%
11%
10%
Millennials Non-Millennials
Likelihoodtorecognizesomeoneelse
Millennials present the same challenges and
opportunities as other demographic groups.
They want to be noticed, recognized and
rewarded. They want meaningful work and to
know they’re making a difference. We don’t think
that’s such a bad thing. In fact, with a strategic,
thoughtfully-designed employee recognition
program, you can turn these motivations into
loyalty, productivity and innovation that will
pay dividends for years to come.
thebottomline
BI WORLDWIDE is a global engagement
agency that uses the principles of behavioral
economics to produce measurable results for
our clients by driving and sustaining
engagement with their employees, channel
partners and customers.
learnmore
To learn more about how BI WORLDWIDE
can help engage every generation in your workforce,
visit: BI WORLDWIDE.com or email
info@BI WORLDWIDE.com.
Australia | Canada | China | India | LATAM | Singapore | UK | US

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Brace yourself, employers. Millennials are coming.

  • 1. BI WORLDWIDE.com Brace yourself,employers: the Millennialsare coming (and everything’s going to be okay.)
  • 2. By 2020, the Millennial generation will make up more than half of the American workforce. If you believe all the headlines, this demographic shift spells disaster for employers, who are being told to expect rampant entitlement, laziness and job-hopping. Everything’s going to be okay. Really. In fact, we think it’s going to be better than okay. the Millennialsare coming truth the truth the
  • 3. No one knows more about the way employees think and behave than BI WORLDWIDE (BIW) so we were obviously excited at the prospect of doing a comprehensive study on the topic of Millennial workers. And our research tells a very different story than the scary headlines. Millennials aren’t all that different from the rest of us. the Millennialsare coming need here’s what you to know: need here’s what you to know:
  • 4. Our study found that Millennial employees are actually easier to engage than their non-Millennial counterparts. They want to be part of the solution. They want you to notice their efforts and they’ll work hard for you if they feel valued. easeof engagement Source: BI WORLDWIDE New Rules of Engagement Research Average Engagement Score 4 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 3 3.7 3.6 3.9 3.7 Millennials Non-Millennials 2014 2015
  • 5. needfor meaningfulwork 0.55 0.60 Commitment 0.64 0.73 Performance Millennials thrive on doing work that matters. They don’t want to simply tick boxes. They want to make a difference. Here’s why this isn’t a problem: For starters, Millennials aren’t the only ones who want meaningful work. Our study found that all demographic groups report having the same desire. Why is meaningful work important? Simple. Employees who say they love their job and can see how their work is contributing to the overall success of the business are more committed to stay and will be more productive day in and day out. Correlation with Meaningful Work Source: BI WORLDWIDE 2015 New Rules of Engagement Research Millennials Non-Millennials
  • 6. jobloyalty There is one notable exception to our claim that Millennials aren’t all that different from the rest of us: They report lower levels of loyalty to their current employer and increased likelihood that they’ll be working somewhere else within the next year. Source: BI WORLDWIDE 2015 New Rules of Engagement Research 30% Millennials Non-Millennials 23% I plan toleave this organization within the next 12 months. IwishIwere working somewhere else. 34% Millennials Non-Millennials 30%
  • 7. However... Source: 2015 Clark University Poll of Emerging Adults: Work, Education and Identity Millennial Attitudes About Work “I have not made as much progress in my career as I would have hoped by now.” 70% 65% “My current job is not in the field I hope to be in 10 years from now.” This statistic is somewhat misleading. Why? Because it doesn’t reflect the character of Millennials–it just reflects where they are in their careers. Do you still have the same job you did at 22? Many Millennials graduated during the recession and took whatever job they could find, which means they’re still looking for a job they’re passionate about.
  • 8. whatcanyou doaboutthis?Help them see a future at your company. This might be easier than it sounds – even though many Millennials envision moving on to something different eventually, as long as they’re in their current roles, they’re uncommonly committed. More Millennials than non-Millennials reported being proud to work at their current organization and would recommend it to others as a “great place to work.” I would recommend this organization as a great place to work. 76% Millennials 69% Non-Millennials I am proud to work at my organization. 80% Millennials 77% Non-Millennials Source: BI WORLDWIDE 2015 New Rules of Engagement Research
  • 9. Want to encourage Millennials to stick around? Forge connections between employees and leaders to help them feel part of the bigger picture. Reward employees for their achievements in a timely manner and do so consistently. The intent of Millennials to leave a company within three years drops significantly when adequate recognition and connection to leadership are present. retention Outcomes of recognition and transparency 66% (Not) immediate recognition Immediate recognition 49% Plan to leave within 3 years 73% (Not) confident if I do good work, it will be recognized 51% Confident if I do good work, it will be recognized Plan to leave within 3 years Plan to leave within 3 years 67% I do (not) feel very connected to my company’s leadership 48% I do feel very connected to my company’s leadership Source: BI WORLDWIDE 2015 Survey of Millennial Attitudes and Behaviors
  • 10. Finally, let’s put this “all about me” stereotype to rest, once and for all. We studied how Millennials and non-Millennials respond after receiving two types of recognition: individual recognition and group recognition. The result? Both demographic groups were more likely to turn around and recognize someone else after receiving an individual recognition. In other words, most human beings in general prefer individualized acknowledgement versus being one of many. So if you’re going to start handing out participation trophies, make sure you include everyone regardless of age. the“me” generation?Impact of Recognition Individual recognition received Group recognition received 30% 25% 15% 10% 5% 0% 25% 17% 11% 10% Millennials Non-Millennials Likelihoodtorecognizesomeoneelse
  • 11. Millennials present the same challenges and opportunities as other demographic groups. They want to be noticed, recognized and rewarded. They want meaningful work and to know they’re making a difference. We don’t think that’s such a bad thing. In fact, with a strategic, thoughtfully-designed employee recognition program, you can turn these motivations into loyalty, productivity and innovation that will pay dividends for years to come. thebottomline
  • 12. BI WORLDWIDE is a global engagement agency that uses the principles of behavioral economics to produce measurable results for our clients by driving and sustaining engagement with their employees, channel partners and customers. learnmore To learn more about how BI WORLDWIDE can help engage every generation in your workforce, visit: BI WORLDWIDE.com or email info@BI WORLDWIDE.com. Australia | Canada | China | India | LATAM | Singapore | UK | US