The State of Millennials
According to the survey, 43% of Millennials plan to quit their current job within two years. Only 28% plan to stay in their current role for more than five years.
The survey is based on the views of 10,455 Millennials and 1,844 members of Generation Z questioned across 36 countries. Millennials included in the study were born between January 1983 and December 1994 and represent a specific group of this generation—those who have college or university degrees, are employed full time and work predominantly in large, private-sector organizations.
Key Findings
Among the findings in the report, here are a few highlights:
How To Build Loyalty
Despite the findings of the report, employers can take several steps to build loyalty with Millennials and other employees.
- Younger workers want to understand what loyalty means from their employer’s perspective.
- They want to understand what financial benefits they will receive for providing longer-term loyalty to their employers.
- They want to know if they will develop professionally more by staying at their current job or leaving for a new one.
- They want to work for companies not fixated on profits.
- They want companies to share their financial rewards with their employees.
- They want to be part of a positive workplace culture.
- They want opportunities for continuous learning and workplace flexibility (which includes being trusted by their employers not to have strict hours or locations).
The Role Of The Gig Economy
The attractiveness of the gig economy is one major factor that could drive Millennials to leave their current job.
Among those Millennials who would willingly leave their employers within the next two years, 62% regard the gig economy as a viable alternative to full-time employment.
Why? The top reason is the potential for higher earnings. Flexibility and freedom are the next two reasons.
According to Deloitte, seven in 10 Millennials who are members of senior management teams or on boards would consider taking on short-term contracts or freelance work as an alternative to full-time employment. This compares to 57% of junior employees.
Conclusion
Want to attract and retain Millennials? Organizations that are focused on improving society, developing their workforce, providing more flexibility, promoting diversity and encouraging innovation will likely create a more motivated, productive and loyal workforce.
What do you think? Are these realistic requests or unreasonable demands? Are Millennials self-entitled or do they have a right to feel concerned? We want to hear from you in the Comments section.