Engage MillennialsDespite a different upbringing, Millennials are driven by the same motivators as other generations. Develop a plan to engage Millennials and experience the effects across your organization.This project is designed for HR leaders who are looking to increase the engagement of Millennials.Organizations struggle to engage Millennials, as a common misconception exists that they are substantially different from other generations.As baby boomers retire, Millennials will make up a greater and greater portion of the workforce.Millennials are driven by the same factors as other generations. Leverage these similarities to develop an engagement plan that will motivate a multi-generational workforce, including the Millennial segment.

Managers today frequently complain about the challenges of managing Millennials, yet rigorous empirical studies show that Millennials differ little from previous generations of the same age.The differences that do exist create opportunities for HR to enhance their performance.Managers have a substantial impact on Millennial engagement. It is critical to provide managers with the advice and tools that they need to help Millennials excel. The most frequent communication tools used at work are email, face-to-face discussion, and the phone. This varies little across generations. Despite being known as “techno-holics,” in a work environment, Millennials actually use the same communication tactics as everyone else.Millennials are naturally entrepreneurial. Leverage this natural ability within your organization and benefit from their creativity and innovation.

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