Inc.

KEEPING UP WITH THE MILLENNIALS

The now-largest generation is redefining the requirements for happiness on the job
UP OR OUT Millennials have a reputation for wanting to rise quickly through the ranks—and looking for other opportunities when they don’t. The next cohort, Gen Z, may be more patient.

AS THE OWNER OF A SHIPPING company in Puyallup, Washington, Pavel Vosk didn’t realize how little he understood his demographic until he had to hire them. Some of the applicants his age—he started the company when he was 20—who sought administrative and driver positions arrived with an unappealing vibe. “Their attitude was one of boredom, arrogance, that they were above the job,” says Vosk. He learned

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Inc.

Inc.1 min readCrime & Violence
The Best Self-defense: Let A Lawyer Do It
After nearly two decades defending owners of small to medium-size businesses, Minneapolis-based attorney Aaron Hall understands the pain points of litigation and has a few words of advice on avoiding the financial strain. In Hall's experience, busine
Inc.2 min read
Family Office
The most stressful part of Pistola founder Grace Na's day isn't what you'd expect for the founder of a denim company with 40 employees and a factory right in Los Angeles. It's placing a lunch order for her head of tech and pattern and her head financ
Inc.6 min read
Steve Young Shares Lessons From the Private Equity Playbook With a First-Time Founder
Not many entrepreneurs have both professional football and private equity on their résumés. But Steve Young has always been something of an overperformer. During his 15-year career in the NFL, the Hall of Fame quarterback earned himself three Super B

Related Books & Audiobooks