In an interview with Forbes, Haydn Shaw, a researcher of generational differences for over twenty years, talks about why Millennials leave companies after a brief period of time and what organizations should do to retain them.
His advice?
“Quit thinking something is wrong with younger employees when they leave. Actually, some Millennials need to leave your organization so they can try other jobs to find their life’s work.”
Noting many different reasons for leaving, Shaw suggests that, instead of asking how to retain Millennials, managers focus on how to keep them engaged and productive during their tenure. Then, create a succession plan to bridge the gaps as more Boomers retire over the next five years. “An organization must figure out generational sticking points because those differences will break a succession plan,” says Haydn.