CHAPTER 2

The Millennial World

Top Challenges and Impacts to Workplaces

The Challenge

It’s undeniable that we are living in increasingly challenging times. And while some would argue that it’s a trend prevalent through history, the challenges that are being faced in the modern world today are different. For millennials, the challenges that are being faced and the respective pressure that it’s placing on their lives are very real. We only need to look at the statistics—the rising rates of mental health challenges being an unnerving reminder of the complexity of what’s going on underneath the surface of this generation. And while statistics are only one indicative measure, they’re enough to say out loud: “Help me.”

The challenges being faced are ...

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