Millennials & Volunteering: Bridging the Generational Gap
Generally, the writer [of articles] advises the reader on how to “manage” this group in the workplace and often seems to have a “these kids nowadays” tone.
What makes this article different then all the other articles that I have be researching is that volunteering, which has nothing to do with the workforce, is overflowing with millennials. With the amount of volunteers that are 'produced', calling millennials lazy, self-interested, selfish, disconnected with humans, this article is tangible evidence, that is far from the truth.
Part of the package that comes with Millennials in the work force is that they want community oriented businesses, they want the time in their work schedule to pursue volunteerism, a lot of corporations are starting to see this and are starting to embrace the culture of social responsibility; the irony of this is that some of these corporations are service providers for Facility Management. Aramark, Deloitte, JLL, CBRE... But where does the facility manager fall into the volunteer base when they are generally an essential employee who doesn't necessarily have the time or luxury of leaving their offices?
Generally, the writer [of articles] advises the reader on how to “manage” this group in the workplace and often seems to have a “these kids nowadays” tone.
What makes this article different then all the other articles that I have be researching is that volunteering, which has nothing to do with the workforce, is overflowing with millennials. With the amount of volunteers that are 'produced', calling millennials lazy, self-interested, selfish, disconnected with humans, this article is tangible evidence, that is far from the truth.
Part of the package that comes with Millennials in the work force is that they want community oriented businesses, they want the time in their work schedule to pursue volunteerism, a lot of corporations are starting to see this and are starting to embrace the culture of social responsibility; the irony of this is that some of these corporations are service providers for Facility Management. Aramark, Deloitte, JLL, CBRE... But where does the facility manager fall into the volunteer base when they are generally an essential employee who doesn't necessarily have the time or luxury of leaving their offices?
