Tag

Millennials

Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are individuals born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s. As a demographic cohort they are known for their reliance on technology and social media for communication, information, and entertainment. SMEs and organisations must understand and adapt to the preferences and expectations of millennials to attract and retain talent, engage customers, and remain competitive in today’s rapidly changing landscape.

News

Millennials at risk of burnout after struggling to switch off(line)

Millennials / Generation Y employees put in more than 12 hours a day – checking emails first thing in the morning and last thing at night.

Employing & managing staff

Don’t beat the millennials – join them!

Sitting on the cutting edge of the technology wave, Millennials are the key to the future success of business. Here is why you shouldn't ignore them.

Employing & managing staff

How to attract talent as a small business

How can small businesses recognise and respond to shifting expectations in order to ensure they attract leading talent?

Employing & managing staff

Managing employees in a multi-generational workforce

With the appearance of the first Gen Z individuals mixed in with Gen X and Millennials, we are entering a very interesting phase of the multi-generational workplaces, says John Ryder.

Finding and selling to customers

IGD research identifies opportunities to engage millennials

IGD identifies the factors most important to millennials when carrying out their food and grocery shopping.

News

Young professionals entering work better equipped than their predecessors

Half of of the Generation Z workforce were taught about interview process through education, compared with just a fifth of millennials.

Advice

Millennial female entrepreneurship in light of Britain’s post-Brexit economy

Marie Lexa explores what female millennials can do to begin overcoming the hurdles they face in business.

News

Millennials are struggling to get by on current wages

British millennials are struggling to get by on current wages and are now turning to extra jobs to make ends meet.

News

Millennial employees value experiences over financial rewards

New research reveals that millennial workers would rather receive experiential rewards for hard work over financial gifts.

News

Millennial men earning less than the previous generation

New research reveals millennial men are earning less on average than the previous generation.

News

Millennials: A lost generation between Gen X and Gen Z

Nearly four in ten Millennials feel their education has left them unprepared for the world of work, according to research.

News

Millennials unhappy with job prospects plan to quit within six months

Feedback frequency is a major factor in UK millennial job loyalty, according to new survey.

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

HSBC - Advertising feature