Into the Unknown: Change, Millennials and the Workplace

The point that ‘Millennials are different’ is one that has been made many times before – and questioned on occasions too. Since 24 June and the results of the EU Referendum, however, there is a new point to be made about this age group. They are angry. This doesn’t, perhaps, make them so unique. Along with bewilderment, confusion and speculation, the UK has seen a great deal of anger since 24 June. Given the racist nature of some of this anger, it would be optimistic to think the public mood will be calm and orderly in any great hurry.

But a large part of the Millennial’s current vocal rage has a specific focus: given the different voting patterns of younger and older generations, the Millennials have filled the social media space with anger at their elders. “They’ve stolen our future” is just one example.

But Millennials aren’t just on social media, they don’t just use technological platforms to voice their concerns. Their anger and fear of the change and uncertainty surrounding them can also spill into the workplace. Perhaps it already has.