If you hire a member of the millennial generation who brings a know-it-all attitude to the job, you should provide your new employee with an opportunity to make an impact. Perhaps he or she can give you a stronger online presence.
“Why wouldn’t you want someone to take the reins on this? It would be perfect project for a millennial,” Katy Mallios Smith told AIM/R members Oct. 15 during their 43rd annual conference in New Orleans. “Encourage them to take the initiative. Giving them a chance to manage — or even develop — a project that excites them allows them to develop multiple competencies outside their job description and is of strategic importance to your company.”