The Millennial generation is a force to be reckoned with because they are talented, innovative, entrepreneurial, and creative. They are also highly mobile and prone to job hopping.
Organizations today face a significant challenge in engaging with a workforce that is multigenerational, with generation Y (Millennials) on the rise and expected to account for up to 75% of the global workforce by 2025.
More than 60% of Millennials leave their companies in less than three years, and their turnover rate is higher than that of any other generation. In addition, there are now more Millennials than Baby Boomers in the workforce. 60% are open to changing jobs, and 36% plan to look for a new job within the next year. Without a doubt, they have their own style, attitudes, and beliefs. While retaining top talent millennials is a critical business imperative for success, most companies have not implemented a focused retention strategy aimed at retaining these critical employees.
The good news is that Millennials prefer to stay with the same company and will do so if provided with the right environment and opportunities. There are strategies and tactics that can be used to increase retention rates.