Every workplace has them, millennials, those 20 and 30-something newcomers whose casual approach to the workplace is a thorn in the side of the office’s senior residents. Like it or not, they are the future of your workplace. There’re tons of benefits to having competent, educated millennials on staff; they are forward-thinking and tech-savvy, they will help appeal to your target demographic, other millennials. But there are struggles with employing them as well. Millennials are looking for something different from the traditional 9 to 5 grind. They don’t want a job, they want a life that balances their work obligations and they want to feel appreciated and like they are making a difference. It’s not that tough to keep their head in the game, read on to find out how Escape Games Canada can help:
Planning a fun and engaging team building event has multiple benefits for your team, but it is going to especially benefit those unmotivated millennials. At an age where video games and computer games are considered the norm and even grandmothers have a game or two on their phones, the millennial generation loves to play. A team building event at Escape Games Canada that centers around some healthy competition and encourages creative thinking is going to entice those millennial workers. What better way to socially integrate them into your team then pairing them with their senior peers to do something dynamic, like escape a fictional prison, is a great way to get co-workers in different stages of life talking to one another.
Millennials want to feel like they are making a difference, they care despite their apathetic veneer. So showing that you care and are invested in their growth goes a long way since you are reflecting your values. An event geared towards them, where they can show off their gaming prowess is a fantastic thank you for your younger team members. They will feel appreciated and come back to work raring to go. Appreciation and a sense of community go a long way when dealing with workers from the millennial generation, and they will pay that appreciation back and you will see the results in their work.
At the end of the day, it is in your best interest to keep millennial workers happy, and it really isn’t that difficult. Demonstrating an understanding of their individuality, reflecting their values and showing them appreciation will go a really long way to show that they are valued members of your organization. Keeping them motivated is as simple as making them feel valued, making them feel like their values are reflected in the company. A team building event at our facility can help bridges the gap between generations, and will help your employees bond so you see a happier, more productive, better-motivated workplace.