The Workforce of the Future

Some business decision makers believe that millennials, who are soon to be the largest workforce of the future, lack a strong work ethic and require too much flexibility in the workplace.

63% percent of business decision makers and 68% of corporate recruiters say that it’s difficult to manage millennials.

“PREPAREDNESS”

The definition of “preparedness” in today’s

working world is different than it was for Baby

Boomer or Gen Xers. Being prepared for work,

or possessing a range of professional skills that

allows one to succeed in their first job, while

also laying the foundation for lifelong success,

speaks to using both sides of the brain,

combining critical thinking with creativity and

collaboration, to effectively meet the needs of

the workplace. Preparedness in today’s context

also requires strong communication skills and

digital literacy, as well as an understanding of

how to work with previous generations.

MANY BUSINESS

PROFESSIONALS

BELIEVE THAT RECENT

COLLEGE GRADUATES

ARE NOT ADEQUATELY

PREPARED TO SUCCEED

IN THE WORKPLACE.

of non-millennials agree that recent graduates offer unique skills that

add value to the workplace.

Passionate

Innovative

Collaborative

Contrary to popular belief, they do possess a strong work ethic, albeit one that is defined differently. Millennials care very much about the end goal, but less about the path they take to get there, and they dislike the red tape to which businesses often adhere.

Ultimately, our economic, social, and cultural future lies in the hands of the millennial generation. We must work together to unleash their full potential to ensure we remain a competitive, innovative, and vibrant society.

EDUCATORS

BUSINESS LEADERS- Need to embrace the talent of the millennial generation- Give frequent feedback- Teach Millennials how to express themselves

- Need to reassess their Curriculum- Fully integrate professional skill-building- Provide hands-on training

Together, they can find a way to ensure they are delivering a return on investment to graduates, all the while improving businesses and strengthening the economy.

higher education and businesses collaborate to better meet the needs of today’s workforce.

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Seventy-four percent of non-millennials believe that businesses must partner with colleges and universities to provide curriculums that properly prepare students for today’s workforce.