Employee engagement for millennials: considering technology as an enabler. Issue 1 (30th October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jha, Nivedita; Sareen, Puja; Potnuru, Rama Krishna Gupta
• Is Part Of: Development and learning in organizations. Volume 33:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 9
• Page End: 11
• Publication Date: 2018-10-30
• Subjects: Engagement -- Technology -- Millennial workforce; Organizational learning -- Periodicals; Employees -- Training of -- Periodicals; Training -- Periodicals; Organizational change -- Periodicals; 658.3124
• DOI: 10.1108/DLO-05-2018-0057
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-7282

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The paper aims to highlight the challenges of engaging millennial workforce and proposing strategies to address this challenge. Design/methodology/approach: It is a viewpoint paper that reflects the opinions of human resource (HR) practitioners across industries in India. The views were gathered through telephone and face-to-face interaction with the practitioners. Findings: Harnessing technology appropriately can help managers gain overall engagement of millennial workforce in the organization. Practical implications: HR practitioners can manage their millennial workforce better if they understand their characteristics and expectations. Originality/value: The originality of this paper is that it identifies technology as a hindrance as well as an advantage to engage millennials. It suggests how technology can be harnessed to keep millennials engaged in the workplace.