Examining Differences between Millennial and All Employee Levels of Job Satisfaction and Importance and Satisfaction with the Immediate Supervisor Relationship
David W. Hays 1, D.P.A. SPHR 1
Citation : David W. Hays, D.P.A. SPHR, Examining Differences between Millennial and All Employee Levels of Job Satisfaction and Importance and Satisfaction with the Immediate Supervisor Relationship International Journal of Managerial Studies and Research 2014 , 2(8) : 1-7
Millennials will make up 75% of the global workforce by 2030 and 50% of the American workforce by 2020. Millennials are looking for organizations to provide defined career development paths and relevant training opportunities. They have a greater focus on career mobility and a greater pace of career development than previous generations. Using survey percentages taken from the 2013 Society for Human Resource Management Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement report, there is no difference between the percentage of Millennials and all other employees satisfied with their job. The research also found Millennials believe their relationship with their immediate supervisor is important, and they are not satisfied with this relationship. The Millennial Generation has a need to feel connected to someone. Millennial employees need for specific, timely, and relevant feedback using technology such as social media tools may be unfamiliar to some Baby Boomer managers