I recently completed a research study designed to better understand how the millennial perspective on career development and workplace priorities differed from the perspectives of employees of other generations. The media feeds us a constant stream of information about the newest entrants to the workplace, from their impatience with advancement opportunities, a general sense of entitlement and their need to have a voice and make a difference.
Unlocking the secrets of generational differences
Given the prominence of this type of coverage, my study co-author, Olivia Gamber, and I wanted to understand what might be contributing to these unique millennial characteristics.
