6 advantages Millennials have in the workplace

6 advantages Millennials have in the workplace6 advantages Millennials have in the workplaceFor being thelargest generationof working people in the United States, millennials get a lot of flack for being seeminglylazy and entitledin the office. While we could go on for hours telling you how that is simply not true, wed rather spend our time telling you how millennials actuallybenefitthe workplace. Here are six advantages millennials have in their careers - and how they help their companies run more smoothly.1. Were tech-savvyIts no surprise that millennials are thelargesttech-savvy generation in the workforce. Were used to adapting quickly to different forms of tech and computer systems. In a study conducted by Adobe,81 percentof survey participants said that state-of-the-art technology was paramount to an ideal working environment, and because were comfortable with tech, were more likely to work efficiently alongside technology - especially mobile.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more2. Were socialMillennials aredigital natives, meaning that theyve practically grown up with the rise of social media. As companies evolve to have a more online presence, millennials are already waiting on the other side of the schliff line, ready to use our social media expertise in the workplace.3. Were greenIn a 2017 Deloitte survey,59 percentof millennials said they felt accountable for protecting the environment. In another survey conducted by Cone Communications, a whopping83 percentof millennials claimed to prefer companies that allowed them to contribute to environmental issues. Since we prioritize green living, our workplaces are more likely to reflect it, too.4. Were educatedAside from making up the largest generation in the workforce, millennials also are themost educatedof all currently-employed generations. In particular, were most educated in history and in social i ssues (among tech, obviously), which means that were likely to be more socially and ethically aware in the workplace.5. Were non-traditionalAs a working group, millennials deviate from tradition in the workplace in that we aretransparentabout our salaries andmore likelyto ask for a raise than other generations. Were also more likely toseek mentorshipgenuinely and closely compared to older generations. And were redefining the workday by deviating from the previously-common9-to-5 career trackand replacing it withmore freelance work.6. Were brand-drivenEighty-six percentof millennial participants in a PricewaterhouseCoopers study reported that theyd consider leaving a company if its brand wasnt aligned with their own personal values and goals or if its brands reputation was compromised. In a Cone Communications survey,70 percentof millennials said that they invest more time and money engaging with brands they personally care about.This article first appeared on Swirled.