The Robert Walters Employee Insights Survey asked professionals from Generation Y (those born between 1980 and 1994) what matters most to them in their professional lives.
The two biggest factors that lead to job satisfaction, according to our survey results, are the chance to tackle challenges and a good work/life balance.
The factor most likely to make a millennial leave a job is lack of career progression.
Gen Y-ers have been raised to believe they can achieve anything, and they’re motivated by possibility and professional confidence. At the same time, they recognise the importance of keeping a healthy lifestyle and balancing personal and social priorities with professional ones.
So when it comes to Gen Y professionals, here are a few things to keep in mind:
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