Jayme Burrows/Shutterstock Millennials are pretty much like every other generation. It turns out millennials aren’t fundamentally different from other humans. The tendency of business leaders, analysts and reporters to treat today’s 20- and 30-somethings like a completely new breed of young person is misguided, according to a new analyst report from Forrester … [Read more...]
Eschewing Politics, Millennials View Technology As The Agent Of Change
Our political process, from the local to the national, has become captive to a highly active political class—a minority driven by gerrymandered districts, high net-worth individuals, and lobbyists pushing for legislation that benefits their clients. All the while, Millennials, a rising group of voters who are surpassing Boomers as the largest generation with the most at stake … [Read more...]
This Is Millennials’ Most Embarrassing Secret
We lose billions a year because of this Today’s young adults are establishing their careers, but their lack of technological prowess is costing their employers big-time. Yes, you read that right. In spite of growing up having the Internet in the palms of their hands, these so-called “digital natives” have a yawning knowledge gap that’s not apparent until they get into … [Read more...]
U.S. Millennials Know Technology, But Not How to Solve Problems With It, Study Says
June 12, 2015 By Guest Blogger Michele Molnar The U.S. education system isn't adequately preparing students to use technology for problem-solving, according to a newly released analysis, which recommends what public schools and businesses can do to address that problem. Change the Equation, a Washington-based organization promoting science, technology, engineering, and … [Read more...]
At the Office, Millennials Are the Boss When It Comes to Technology
Younger workers offer support to befuddled older colleagues Steve Wagner, 63 years old, a principal of C&E Vision Buying Group in San Clemente, Calif., turns to David Carneal, 33, who works in marketing, for tech help. ‘He just knows. Kids know,’ Mr. Wagner said. PHOTO: JAN COTTRELL By JENNIFER LEVITZ Updated June 23, 2015 10:30 a.m. … [Read more...]