Now that Millennials are finishing their education and entering into the workforce, more than 50% of business decision makers feel they are not ready. Millennials are said to be innovative, creative and more passionate than ever, yet, leaders believe they need to learn how to adapt to different work styles. In this infographic, you will learn what business leaders and educators can do to better prepare their students for real world experience.

1. 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.