Millennials prioritise their purpose over money

CHENNAI: This generation prioritises purpose over money. They want to be a part of something bigger than just a job; they want to be a part of something meaningful. They are willing to leave if the organisation does not align with their goals.

The days of employees adhering to what is comfortable, normal, and safe are long gone. The millennial seeks and continues to work for a company whose beliefs and ethos are an extension of or aligned with their own.

This generation, which makes up the majority of an organisation’s workforce, is goal-oriented and prefers to be contributors rather than employees who meet their KRAs.

This generation questions the very foundation of traditional employee behaviour, which serves the individual/company rather than the cause/contribution.

Given that they constitute a sizable proportion of the workforce, organisations and managers must align themselves with the hopes and aspirations of the millennial workforce, which is eager to make a difference through their work.

How do these attributes align with the company’s needs?

The millennial workforce has the potential to be a complete package. They are technologically savvy, ambitious, cause-oriented, socially responsible, and collaborative, which are all qualities that an employer looks for in an employee. With technology at the forefront, the world is more complex than ever.

If an organisation does not make good use of technology, it is likely to fall behind. Employees who can take on these complex challenges and turn them into opportunities for businesses are needed in this work environment. The millennial generation’s technological prowess is a huge asset to the organisation today.

Millennials are purpose-driven- You are wrong if you believe that money motivates employees. This generation is investing where their hearts are. They are even willing to work for lower pay if it means helping a greater social cause.

Flexibility is the key to stability- The majority of millennials, favour a hybrid working pattern.