MILLENNIALS

Work-life wants

Millennials generally want to work for organisations who share their values – almost half of workers in this age group report making choices about the work they do and the organisations they will join based on their personal ethics, with 86% saying they would leave an employer if they felt their values were no longer aligned.

Having grown up alongside digital technology, Millennials tend to be comfortable using instant communication and collaboration technologies. Some 95% of Millennials report work-life balance as important and a factor in their health and wellbeing. Flexibility is a priority to with 50% considering this “very important” when choosing who to work for. They also place a high value on their relationship with their direct manager, with 44% reporting that they feel more engaged when their manager meets with them regularly, and appreciated mentorship and opportunities to take on responsibility early in their careers.