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Giving negative feedback to Millennials

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  • Emylee Anderson
  • Aaron A. Buchko
  • Kathleen J. Buchko

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Purpose - Demographic data indicate that the Millennial generation (those born between 1982 and the early 2000s) are entering the workforce and will become an increasingly significant component of the workforce in the near future. The Millennial generation appears to have significant differences in values, attitudes and expectations regarding work than prior generations. Design/methodology/approach - The authors reviewed the literature on the “Millennial” generation (those born between 1982 and the early 2000s) and the research on giving negative feedback to identify issues that are significant with respect to the manner in which managers give negative information to this new generation of workers. Findings - To be effective, negative feedback to Millennials needs to be consistent and ongoing. The feedback must be perceived by Millennials as benefitting them now or in the future. Managers must be assertive enough to make sure the employee understands the concerns, but sensitive to the fact that many Millennials have difficulty accepting such feedback. Research limitations/implications - These findings offer suggestions for future research that needs to explicitly examine the differences in the new generation of workers and how these persons respond to current managerial practices. Practical implications - Millennials are now entering the workforce in significant numbers. Managers will find increasing opportunities to address the organizational and individual needs of these workers. Managers must learn how to effectively direct and motivate this generation of workers, including how to provide constructive negative feedback. Social implications - Demographic data indicate that the so-called “Baby Boom” generation will be leaving the workforce in large numbers over the next few years, and will be replaced by the Millennial generation. Originality/value - To date, there has been little attempt by management researchers to address the organizational implications of the generational shift that is occurring. We seek to draw attention to one specific area of management practice – delivering negative feedback – and explore how the knowledge may be changing as a new generation of workers enter the workplace.

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  • Emylee Anderson & Aaron A. Buchko & Kathleen J. Buchko, 2016. "Giving negative feedback to Millennials," Management Research Review, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 39(6), pages 692-705, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:eme:mrrpps:v:39:y:2016:i:6:p:692-705
    DOI: 10.1108/MRR-05-2015-0118
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    2. Dinda LARASATI & Anggara WISESA, 2023. "Exploring Factors Influencing Generation Y Employees' Turnover Intention in Indonesia: The Roles of Co-worker Support, Supervisor Support, and Career Development," Management and Economics Review, Faculty of Management, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 8(1), pages 4-23, February.

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