So Millennials, we’ve been talking about you.
When you’re asking, ‘Why do you tolerate low performance?’ We agree that when poor performers go unmanaged, and managers lack the ability to address their impact, that spreads like a virus..
When you say, ‘ROI is not enough for me, I want a job with purpose,’ we see that the hierarchy of what you find important has shifted from previous generations. And the outspokenness.
We see that you do care, and you’re willing to walk away because of it. Because these things matter. And in this day and age, organisations are just not going to get away with it anymore – and they shouldn’t.
So thank you, Millennials.
You and the other new generations in the workplace are not enabling poorly performing employers anymore. And the things they've previously been using as band-aids. The fruit baskets and the foosball tables.
Do understand that it is a hard transformation for organisations to undergo – although so worth it. What we look forward to is that you bring that passion and outspokenness to more places, to the organisations that haven’t put on the shiny purpose marketing beacons yet. We’re happy to have you join in.
There’s a growing expectation and need of real authenticity. For people to be able to show up as individuals. As humans. Because people matter.
Referenced in this episode and interesting further info:
Why Millennials Keep Dumping You: An Open Letter to Management https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-millennials-keep-dumping-you-open-letter-lisa-earle-mcleod/
Ania Sullivan: From the Cube of a Millennial https://bwli.com/ania-sullivan-cube-millennial/
Everybody Matters Podcast: Millennials and Leadership https://bwli.com/everybody-matters-podcast-millennials-leadership/
