According to some hyperbolic articles, Millennials are to blame for the demise of marriage, doorbells, napkins and even breakfast cereal. But what’s really going on? Read More »
What it Really Means When Millennials “Kill” an Industry
Jason Dorsey sheds light on how certain industries fail to adapt to changing needs
It seems there’s a new headline every day about Millennials “killing” a different industry.
How Much Financial Help Do Millennials Receive?
New studies find that even Millennials with full-time jobs receive financial help from parents
With a historic amount of student debt, rising rents, and stagnating wages, Millennials need all the help they can get…and it’s coming from their parents.
According to a new survey by Instamotor.com, even with full-time jobs, 24% of Millennials still relied on their parents to pay some of their bills. Read More »
Why Do Millennial Employees Need Strong Leadership?
New data shows that Millennials have surprisingly little faith in their managers
Millennials are currently the largest generation in the workforce, and they have a surprising lack of confidence in their managers.
According to a recent national survey conducted by Ultimate Software and The Center for Generational Kinetics (CGK), 80% of employees said they could do their job without their managers. Read More »
Is “Xennial” a Real Generation? The Truth about Microgenerations
Were you born between Gen X and Millennials? You’re actually a Cusper.
Is it true there is a microgeneration called “Xennials” or “Oregon Trail Generation” between Gen X and Millennials?
No! There is no Xennial microgeneration. Those born on the cusp where Gen X ends and Millennials begin are still a part of their respective generations—sorry Oregon Trail fans! Read More »
Diaper Companies Suffer as Millennials Wait to Have Kids
What can this industry do to stay afloat? Jason Dorsey weighs in.
Millennials’ decision to have kids later in life is sending shockwaves through the diaper industry.
So what can these big companies do to not only stay afloat, but to thrive in a Millennial market? Read More »
The Rude Awakening for Millennial Investors
Many Millennials might not be prepared for the realities of the stock market
With several recent years of sustained stock market growth, some Millennials have ventured into investing.
Rather than turn to professional advisers, who tend to handle much larger amounts than most young people have to invest, many Millennials use ‘robo-advisers’ that offer low-cost, auto-piloted portfolio management. Read More »
What Gen X Looks for in a Health Club
The generation after Baby Boomers looks for equipment rather than classes
Look out, health clubs! Millennials might seem like your target market, but it’s actually Gen Xers that are signing up in droves.
According to the IHRSA 2017 Health Club Consumer Report, Gen Xers are more likely to join health clubs than any other demographic, even Millennials. Read More »
3 Ways Children’s Hospitals Can Recruit and Retain Millennial Employee Talent
Jason Dorsey weighs in on how to cultivate Millennial employee talent in the hospital workplace
Millennial employees currently make up the largest generation in the U.S. workforce.
Why Millennials Want to Be Their Own Boss
3 major reasons Millennials are taking the reins in their careers
Millennials are looking for purpose and fulfillment in their careers. Not only do they want to enjoy their careers, they want to be in control.
Here are three reasons why Millennials want to be their own boss. Read More »
Gen X More Addicted to Social Media Than Millennials
The children of the 70’s find themselves on social channels more than Gen Y
A surprising new study revealed that Gen Xers are actually the top social media users – not Millennials!
A January 2017 Nielsen report showed that Americans age 35 to 49 were found to spend nearly an hour more per week on social media than Millennials. Read More »