Essay On Millennials

Description
Through the weeks of research on the topic – Workers and Employers in Singapore, I was struck by the fact that millennials, whom we define as those ages 18-35 are penchant for job hopping. Based on Singapore business review article, 3 out of 4 millennials are job hunting frequently to pursue better opportunities. Pension benefits and career ladders (career progressions) are becoming superseded by job fulfilment and hence, millennials are reluctant to settle down in one place. With such statistics, employers often view millennials as disloyal employees with a higher tendency to leave the job within the next few years. This makes it difficult for employers to work with them.

Feelings
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They have reasons for pursuing another opportunity if their employers are not meeting their requirements (e.g. career growth and professional development).

All millennials aim to develop skills on the job and if the job forbids them to do so, why shouldn’t they leave? Leaving a job is not something unethical, neither does it cause harm to someone else. Therefore, employers should reframe their thinking and they should not see job hoppers as people who are disloyal and not committed to their job.
Furthermore, hiring job-hopping millennials is good for businesses due to various qualities they possess. Firstly, they are risk-takers who can adapt quickly to a new environment. They are not afraid to make mistakes and often view these mistakes as learning opportunities. Secondly, they are constantly challenging different situation to change the workplace for the better. Lastly, they are social responsibility-focused. Meaning, they often demand their employers to give back to the society in some way or another. This will help to boost the reputation of the company and at the same time, retain employees. These qualities they possess are crucial for leadership success and they will be an asset to the