How do we make young people happy at work? Treat them like adults

By Richard Kauntze2019-06-24T05:00:00

Maybe we’d be better off without the term ‘millennial’, or at least forget the stereotypes associated with it

When you read the word “millennial”, what comes to mind? To most people, particularly of a certain generation, the word summons Instagram-filtered clichés: avocados, unicorn inflatables, Deliveroo. Something similar seems to happen when it comes to talking about the workplace. Too often, it is assumed that young people want a workplace featuring slides, beanbags and table football. Supposedly, this gimmickry makes young people happy at work because their generation wants to avoid the hard edges of the real world. But it’s a theory that doesn’t stack up.

Already registered? Login here

To continue enjoying Building.co.uk, sign up for free guest access

Existing subscriber? LOGIN

Stay at the forefront of thought leadership with news and analysis from award-winning journalists. Enjoy company features, CEO interviews, architectural reviews, technical project know-how and the latest innovations.

Limited access to building.co.uk
Breaking industry news as it happens
Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

Get your free guest access SIGN UP TODAY

Subscribe now for unlimited access

Subscribe to Building today and you will benefit from:

Unlimited access to all stories including expert analysis and comment from industry leaders
Our league tables, cost models and economics data
Our online archive of over 10,000 articles
Building magazine digital editions
Building magazine print editions
Printed/digital supplements

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

View our subscription options and join our community