Whether the millennials are for everyone or themselves is the debate with many apparent generational differences. Confusion with younger and older generations is always possible and you also can see that changes in the way the world operates will constantly happen. With the children being our future, you have to wonder about how it will be affected with the possibility of selfishness and fame seekers.
Promising adults of today are group oriented and are also very confident with having volunteer work also. An article published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology tells another story. Fame and money is what 9 million college freshman and high school seniors found more important than politics, community, and the environment. This may concern many with the environment not being considered important.
Every generation brings change but what is difficult is the fact that many people don't deal with change well. The fact that millennials can handle change the best can be used as a positive aspect and has many benefits. It is important to know how to manage the subtle generational differences because they cannot be changed. Employers need to look at these differences and then see where the adjustments are needed.
Jeffrey Jensen Arnet of Clark University says that 45% of baby boomers, 70% of Generation Xers, and 75% of millennials feel that being wealthy is most important. When asked how important is was to keep up with Politics, baby boomers were the ones who thought it was most important, with 50% of them saying it. 39% of the Generation Xers and 35% of the millennials say it is least important. Through using technology, the millennials are getting themselves out there in the world.
It is not shocking that 73% of the baby boomers think philosophy is important, where only 45% of millennials do. Still, millennials found philosophy more important than money when compared. When money becomes the important thing, you will notice that the selfishness comes out as well. Sure the millenials are looking out for themselves more than the other generations but they are also heard to be the generous generation.
Ethnicity, sexual orientation, and religion are all things that they are more tolerant of. With the rise in volunteering, this generation shows its aspect of giving back. After getting past high school, there are many that are getting their college degrees. Low crime and drug use as well as declining teen pregnancy are definite results.
Positive or negative, every generation will leave a mark on the world. As long as our teachers and leaders don't forget about important values, peace will continue in the workplace. Embrace the prominent generational differences and know that we can work together if we use the right tools and resources.
Promising adults of today are group oriented and are also very confident with having volunteer work also. An article published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology tells another story. Fame and money is what 9 million college freshman and high school seniors found more important than politics, community, and the environment. This may concern many with the environment not being considered important.
Every generation brings change but what is difficult is the fact that many people don't deal with change well. The fact that millennials can handle change the best can be used as a positive aspect and has many benefits. It is important to know how to manage the subtle generational differences because they cannot be changed. Employers need to look at these differences and then see where the adjustments are needed.
Jeffrey Jensen Arnet of Clark University says that 45% of baby boomers, 70% of Generation Xers, and 75% of millennials feel that being wealthy is most important. When asked how important is was to keep up with Politics, baby boomers were the ones who thought it was most important, with 50% of them saying it. 39% of the Generation Xers and 35% of the millennials say it is least important. Through using technology, the millennials are getting themselves out there in the world.
It is not shocking that 73% of the baby boomers think philosophy is important, where only 45% of millennials do. Still, millennials found philosophy more important than money when compared. When money becomes the important thing, you will notice that the selfishness comes out as well. Sure the millenials are looking out for themselves more than the other generations but they are also heard to be the generous generation.
Ethnicity, sexual orientation, and religion are all things that they are more tolerant of. With the rise in volunteering, this generation shows its aspect of giving back. After getting past high school, there are many that are getting their college degrees. Low crime and drug use as well as declining teen pregnancy are definite results.
Positive or negative, every generation will leave a mark on the world. As long as our teachers and leaders don't forget about important values, peace will continue in the workplace. Embrace the prominent generational differences and know that we can work together if we use the right tools and resources.
