Millennials have been described as countless things—lazy, entitled and job-hoppers. Sure, maybe that can describe some millennials, but millennials are volunteers, resilient and also tech-savvy, too. Millennials are a new generation with a lot to share in the workplace, so forget the clichés for now. As more millennials enter the workplace, a new perspective is opening up. In this week’s Weekly Wrap we discuss millennials and what we can learn from this generation.
Millennial-run firms might be the future of PR
PRWeek
A 26-year-old entrepreneur, Alyssa Conrady, took a chance on a young team, but it paid off. Starting her own agency at such a young age, she is able to use her digital knowledge to gain and attract clients in an industry where technology rules.
What Old People Can Learn From Millennials
HuffPost
With more and more millennials entering the workplace, you may be able to learn a thing or two from this generation. Sure, a millennial can teach you about the latest technology craze, but they can also teach you about the value of living.
Hopefully The Last Article About Millennials You’ll Ever Read
Fast Company
If you are itching to see what makes a millennial unique, simply have a conversation with them. Every generation has something about them that sets them apart from the previous one and maybe for the millennials our characteristics are more apparent. But between you and your millennial employee, you may not be so different.
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Jess Klimczyk is an intern at WordWrite Communications. You can find her on Twitter @JessKlim.
