[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”container”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]If you\u2019ve got a few younger members of your tradie team, it\u2019s likely that some will be millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996). If you also have older workers, you\u2019ll know that there can be quite a difference between the oldies and the young\u2019uns. So here\u2019s how to manage and make the most of your millennial team members.<\/p>\n

Communicate effectively<\/strong>
\nThere tends to be a difference in how the generations prefer to communicate. Older team members will likely prefer a face-to-face chat, but with younger members like millennials, you might be better to communicate with them via email or text message.<\/p>\n

Encourage knowledge sharing<\/strong>
\nYour right-hand man who\u2019s been working with you for yonks will have experience on the job that your younger guys just don\u2019t. But the millennials will likely have the upper hand when it comes to using technology – get them together to share their knowledge and you\u2019ll soon have a pro team on your hands!<\/p>\n

Remember recognition<\/strong>
\nYounger generations like millennials were raised with more praise and reinforcement than older generations. You don\u2019t need to reassure them constantly, but make sure to check in every now and then with something they\u2019ve done well to motivate and encourage them.<\/p>\n

Challenge them<\/strong>
\nMillennials prefer to have variety in what they do, so when you\u2019re figuring out who should do what, get them across a few different tasks. Throw in a couple of challenging jobs where they can really use their problem-solving skills and they\u2019ll be happy as Larry.<\/p>\n

Use technology<\/strong>
\nAs we\u2019ve said, millennials usually have a pretty good grasp of technology so they will appreciate any tech you\u2019re using on site. If you\u2019re wanting to add more, ask them for their opinion on which software or hardware to use – they\u2019ll feel valued and you\u2019ll get some great advice.<\/p>\n

Be flexible<\/strong>
\nAnother difference with millennials is that they often prefer to work for a company that allows for flexibility and a good work\/life balance. Be sure to host a few activities with your team so they can socialise and get to know one another off the job site too.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”related-post”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Related articles” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%2313143e” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”title my-5″][vc_basic_grid post_type=”post” max_items=”4″ element_width=”3″ orderby=”rand” item=”918″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1628029923186-b5593aec-8b5b-3″ el_class=”related-posts mx-auto mt-3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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