{"id":3094,"date":"2017-02-02T10:53:28","date_gmt":"2017-02-02T18:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.knowledgecity.com\/?p=3094"},"modified":"2024-05-14T13:16:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T20:16:00","slug":"millennial-burn-myth-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/millennial-burn-myth-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Millennial Burn Out: Myth or Problem?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Millennial Burn Out<\/h1>\n

Stress remains at the root of burnout for everyone. Research from the American Psychological Association<\/a> shows that millennials have officially become the most stressed generation in the U.S. That same generation will make up 75% of America\u2019s workforce by the year 2025. As a result, we could be looking at an entire workforce of overly stressed, burnt out employees.<\/p>\n

The term \u201cMillennial burn out\u201d gets thrown around a lot in the workplace, but is this a real phenomenon or just a generational flaw employees need to get over?<\/p>\n

Stretched Too Thin<\/h2>\n

Millennials possess different pressures and motivations from the generations before them. Many find themselves embarking on entrepreneurship, parenthood, civic involvement and full-time employment all at once. The you-can-have-it-all affirmation has turned into a must-do-it-all burden. \u201cThey’re simply stretched too thin,\u201d James Goodnow, attorney at Fennemore Craig, P.C., tells CIO, \u201cand when you combine that with the growing financial pressure on this generation, a full-time job only exacerbates this and can contribute to burnout.”<\/p>\n

Want to find out if your younger workforce is falling victim to this kind of stress? Look out for the following:<\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0Lack of engagement: decreased motivation, lack of focus, and short attention span<\/li>\n
  2. \u00a0Increased cynicism: lack of excitement and new ideas, avoiding small talk and connecting personally with colleagues, seems to be \u201cgoing through the motions\u201d<\/li>\n
  3. \u00a0No breaks: eating lunch at your desk, never taking vacation, sending emails on weeknights and weekends<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"Two<\/a><\/p>\n

    Re-Engaging Your Millennial Employees<\/h2>\n

    Sound like some of your workers? Luckily, re-engaging your workers just takes a few simple adjustments. Remember, what sets millennials apart most from other generations is their motivation for working<\/a>. They collectively feel that there are far\u00a0more important things than pay or title that add to job satisfaction. Millennials view\u00a0work\/life balance<\/a>, happiness, being valued, and making an impact as\u00a0being top priorities in their careers. This means company perks like flexible schedules go a long way.<\/p>\n

    Other things that play to this motivation and help to reduce Millennial burn out are:<\/p>\n