Instant Gratification In The Workplace

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With the numerous media sources available in today’s world, it is no wonder that word spreads faster than it used to. The working class of today is much different than it was decades ago. There is an ever growing trend for instant gratification, although this should m not be the main priority of an individual when they are seeking employment, or staying with an organization, the truth is it is real. PWC conducted a recent survey of millennial workers and the findings are shocking. According to PWC, “only 44 percent of those surveyed believe that their employer cares about their financial well-being, however more than half of millennials (54 percent) stated that their loyalty to their employer is influenced by how much their employer cares about

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