When millennials first entered the workforce in the early 2010s, the response from their older colleagues was less than enthusiastic.
A stigma evolved that painted ’90s babies as slackers, who needed their hands held; who required constant attention and reassurance from managers and would rather have free beer on Thursdays than a competitive 401(k) plan. Fast forward a few years, and today their need for feedback is no longer criticized. As it turns out, millennials were on to something.
Millennials are collaborative by nature, ushering in a new dynamic for workplaces.