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Discuss Thrower · 10-30-2016, 07:43 PM

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A strong pat on the back and a reassuring word no longer cuts it when it comes to keeping millennials happy at work.

More than three-quarters of U.K. workers age 18 to 24 say company perks are crucial to their job satisfaction, according to a survey released this week by Perkbox, a company that sells employee gifts. Only about half of baby boomers in the U.K. tied their job satisfaction to the goodies, the survey said.

Amazon gift cards, for example, are the physical representation of a caring, sharing employer, said Saurav Chopra, co-founder of Perkbox. Skyscanner, an Edinburgh-based flight comparison site, gives employees discounts at local sandwich shops and hairdressers. Airbnb provides employees with $2,000 a year good for spending on properties on the home-sharing site anywhere in the world.

“Millennials see this as something employers should do as standard, whereas older employees see it as a bonus,” Chopra said.

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**DaneMcCloud** · 10-30-2016, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Lane

Millennials may well be this countries greatest generation. By a wide margin.

Agreed

Discuss Thrower will once again be left out of the equation because he sucks at writing and I seriously doubt he can get a high level finance job because he spends too much time trolling.

WilliamTheIrish · 10-30-2016, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by eDave

I won't take a position that doesn't offer incentives and bonus's. Big part of my compensation. I hand out recognition cash to my team members all the time. I've got a significant budget just for that.

My company does the same. And if they give a small corporate gift (those tiny Bluetooth speakers for example) they give a gift card for fuel, or food.

It helps immensely with retention of young folks.

**Dylan** · 10-30-2016, 08:07 PM

I am sure, when the millennials find a good paying job and notice the taxes the government takes out of their paychecks they will wake up.

Until then...stupidity ensues.

**RealSNR** · 10-30-2016, 08:18 PM

I mean, it's nice to have that stuff, but I'm sure if asked if they value being treated fairly and respected for their work, they would value that over gift cards.

All this poll reveals is that a certain percentage of an age group really likes receiving nice shiny things for the work they do.

It's a pretty stupid poll, to be honest. What group of young people DOESN'T want that in their job?

**Iowanian** · 10-30-2016, 08:18 PM

I've struggled to communicate effectively with the generation... the old school "just get it done, I do t care if you wanted to go to crossfit" doesn't work well.

I've always been the guy who will do whatever it takes....3am and back at 6....leave on a 3 day work trip on 30 minutes notice. I get it done. Always have and it's how I got where I am and will be where I am going. If I ask you to do something you don't see me do often, I've probably spent hundreds of hours doing what I'm asking you to do.

Millennial are very techipnically talented and have much to offer.....but they tend to think that 3 months is really putting in their dues. They seek immediate reward, want credit and no tolerance for constructive criticism.

It's taken a lot of effort to figure out how to communicate effectively. Basically just give the young folks credit for everyting we accomplish, especially publically.

RobBlake · 10-30-2016, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by eDave

I won't take a position that doesn't offer incentives and bonus's. Big part of my compensation. I hand out recognition cash to my team members all the time. I've got a significant budget just for that.

I would love to work for a boss like that.

**lewdog** · 10-30-2016, 08:21 PM

I take exception to that OP!!!!

**** YOU!!!!!!!!!

RobBlake · 10-30-2016, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

I've struggled to communicate effectively with the generation... the old school "just get it done, I do t care if you wanted to go to crossfit" doesn't work well.

I've always been the guy who will do whatever it takes....3am and back at 6....leave on a 3 day work trip on 30 minutes notice. I get it done. Always have and it's how I got where I am and will be where I am going.

Millennial are very techipnically talented and have much to offer.....but they tend to think that 3 months is really putting in their dues. They seek immediate reward, want credit and no tolerance for constructive criticism.

It's taken a lot of effort to figure out how to communicate effectively. Basically just give the young folks credit for everyting we accomplish, especially publically.

Well shit, we live on a rock in outer space.. enjoy your life.

Mosbonian · 10-30-2016, 08:24 PM

I find the inference that the millenial generation is the greatest generation by a wide margin almost as unsupported as is the inference that they are one of the laziest , most self-absorbed generations.

I have seen millenials work just as hard and put in long hours....and while they may not put in as long hours as boomers, they will put in the effort .

I've also seen the down side of their generation where self-entitled believe that by week eight they are entitled to the corner office, big expense account and are stunned when all they are given is a "your services are no longer needed".

But frankly i have seen that in almost every generation.

**jjchieffan** · 10-30-2016, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Lane

Millennials may well be this countries greatest generation. By a wide margin.

Actually, studies have been done on this subject. Basically trying to figure out how to get millenials to be productive. Millenials, in general, vies a job as nothing more than a gig between weekends. They are considered to be good at techy stuff, but not much else. Baby boomers are considered to be really good at structure in the work place, but Gen X (my generation), is considered to be the most productive generation across the board.

eDave · 10-30-2016, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jjchieffan

Actually, studies have been done on this subject. Basically trying to figure out how to get millenials to be productive. Millenials, in general, vies a job as nothing more than a gig between weekends. They are considered to be good at techy stuff, but not much else. Baby boomers are considered to be really good at structure in the work place, but Gen X (my generation), is considered to be the most productive generation across the board.

Who didn't see it that way when we were in our 20's?

RobBlake · 10-30-2016, 08:32 PM

how long on average do you fellas stay at the job you're at?

Discuss Thrower · 10-30-2016, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RealSNR

It's a pretty stupid poll, to be honest. What group of young people DOESN'T want that in their job?

People who should be thankful for having a job in the first place?

eDave · 10-30-2016, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RobBlake

how long on average do you fellas stay at the job you're at?

I'm at 5y currently. My longest tenure.

BucEyedPea · 10-30-2016, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dagnabit

Put those dumb ****ers in debtor's prison with Bob Cratchet.

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Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $1768454	I've struggled to communicate effectively with the generation... the old school "just get it done, I do t care if you wanted to go to crossfit" doesn't work well. I've always been the guy who will do whatever it takes....3am and back at 6....leave on a 3 day work trip on 30 minutes notice. I get it done. Always have and it's how I got where I am and will be where I am going. If I ask you to do something you don't see me do often, I've probably spent hundreds of hours doing what I'm asking you to do. Millennial are very techipnically talented and have much to offer.....but they tend to think that 3 months is really putting in their dues. They seek immediate reward, want credit and no tolerance for constructive criticism. It's taken a lot of effort to figure out how to communicate effectively. Basically just give the young folks credit for everyting we accomplish, especially publically.
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Mosbonian On Hiatus Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-1170300	I find the inference that the millenial generation is the greatest generation by a wide margin almost as unsupported as is the inference that they are one of the laziest , most self-absorbed generations. I have seen millenials work just as hard and put in long hours....and while they may not put in as long hours as boomers, they will put in the effort . I've also seen the down side of their generation where self-entitled believe that by week eight they are entitled to the corner office, big expense account and are stunned when all they are given is a "your services are no longer needed". But frankly i have seen that in almost every generation.
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