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Millennials are driving freedom, flexibility, and virtual collaboration

Millennials are the future of business, both as employees and consumers. In many ways, they are already the current reality.

By Brady O. Bruce | Updated on June 20, 2017
Millennials are the future of business, both as employees and consumers. In many ways, they are already the current reality. (Photo: iStock)

Millennials — born between 1981 and 1996­ — have different priorities in the workplace than their predecessors. While money is desirable and a driving factor, having a life outside of work, freedom to work flexible hours, and an environment that fosters teamwork is equally important.

Work/life balance, particularly working remote and with a flexible work week, rates high when choosing and staying with a career, as does the ability to remain connected whether on-the-road, working from home, or in the office. And catering to these different demands will be paramount for companies who want to hire and retain millennial talent, which will soon be the dominant generation in the workforce.

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