Millennials, also known as generation Y, were born between the mid 1980’s to the 2000’s. This is the largest generation so far, as well as the most diverse in the United States population. According to the Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data, “more than one-in-three American workers today are Millennials (adults ages 18 to 34 in 2015) and this year they surpassed Generation X to become the largest share of the American workforce” (Fry). Millennials have grown up with technology all around them and have been brought up with it and use it for their everyday life. Many people will have their say about this ruining millennials and thinking that technology and social media is causing problems, when in reality it is actually
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They have grown up with it, and use it on an everyday basis. Older generations feel that this new age of technology is running people’s lives and feel that it’s making this generation dumber. I disagree with this and think there are so many helpful uses for technology and the internet, and many ways people can use it for beneficial reasons. Technology can allow people to find out information readily at their fingertips, use it to help with transportation, shopping, banking, and especially use it for communication. According to a study done by PewResearchCenter it says “Three quarters of Millennials have created a profile on a social networking site, compared with half of Xers, 30% of Boomers and 6% of Silents” (Kahn). Social media is one of the top ways to stay connected with family, friends, and is now used for communication with people from the workplace. Not only are technology/ social media valuable for people’s everyday needs, but it also beneficial for companies and running a business. LinkedIn is a social networking website specifically used for the business world. It is used for people to stay connected with their peers from work, and a resource for people to put themselves out there to get noticed by companies and potentially get a job. This has been an extremely useful tool for many companies and employees. Many millennials use LinkedIn. According to a study done by SocialTimes, it says “There are some 2 billion …show more content…
They are changing the way businesses run in many ways and for the better by using their skills and coming up with new ideas. With technology being such a big part of their lives, they are able to use it in more resourceful ways than previous generation who may not know how to use it that well. Millennials are cooperative and work well with others of diverse backgrounds. This generation wants to be successful and achieve their goals while doing something they enjoy and love. With millennials being the largest generation, they are becoming the majority of the workforce. There are many benefits of having millennials on the job and previous generation should recognize and applaud them rather than look down or bash them.
Works Cited
Cohen, David. "Millennials on LinkedIn (Infographic)." SocialTimes. SocialTimes, 20 May
2016. Web. 03 Oct. 2016.
Fry, Richard. "Millennials Surpass Gen Xers as the Largest Generation in U.S. Labor Force." Pew Research Center RSS. Pew Research Center, 11 May 2015. Web. 04 Oct. 2016.
Kahn, Lisa B. "Millennials: Confident. Connected. Open to Change." Pew Research Centers
Social Demographic Trends Project RSS. Pew Research Center, 24 Feb. 2010. Web. 02
Oct. 2016.
Lilley, Sandra. "Millennials: Most Racially Diverse Generation in U.S. History - NBC News."
NBC News. NBC News, 7 Mar. 2014. Web. 02 Oct.
They have grown up with it, and use it on an everyday basis. Older generations feel that this new age of technology is running people’s lives and feel that it’s making this generation dumber. I disagree with this and think there are so many helpful uses for technology and the internet, and many ways people can use it for beneficial reasons. Technology can allow people to find out information readily at their fingertips, use it to help with transportation, shopping, banking, and especially use it for communication. According to a study done by PewResearchCenter it says “Three quarters of Millennials have created a profile on a social networking site, compared with half of Xers, 30% of Boomers and 6% of Silents” (Kahn). Social media is one of the top ways to stay connected with family, friends, and is now used for communication with people from the workplace. Not only are technology/ social media valuable for people’s everyday needs, but it also beneficial for companies and running a business. LinkedIn is a social networking website specifically used for the business world. It is used for people to stay connected with their peers from work, and a resource for people to put themselves out there to get noticed by companies and potentially get a job. This has been an extremely useful tool for many companies and employees. Many millennials use LinkedIn. According to a study done by SocialTimes, it says “There are some 2 billion …show more content…
They are changing the way businesses run in many ways and for the better by using their skills and coming up with new ideas. With technology being such a big part of their lives, they are able to use it in more resourceful ways than previous generation who may not know how to use it that well. Millennials are cooperative and work well with others of diverse backgrounds. This generation wants to be successful and achieve their goals while doing something they enjoy and love. With millennials being the largest generation, they are becoming the majority of the workforce. There are many benefits of having millennials on the job and previous generation should recognize and applaud them rather than look down or bash them.
Works Cited
Cohen, David. "Millennials on LinkedIn (Infographic)." SocialTimes. SocialTimes, 20 May
2016. Web. 03 Oct. 2016.
Fry, Richard. "Millennials Surpass Gen Xers as the Largest Generation in U.S. Labor Force." Pew Research Center RSS. Pew Research Center, 11 May 2015. Web. 04 Oct. 2016.
Kahn, Lisa B. "Millennials: Confident. Connected. Open to Change." Pew Research Centers
Social Demographic Trends Project RSS. Pew Research Center, 24 Feb. 2010. Web. 02
Oct. 2016.
Lilley, Sandra. "Millennials: Most Racially Diverse Generation in U.S. History - NBC News."
NBC News. NBC News, 7 Mar. 2014. Web. 02 Oct.