MILLENIALS EXPECTATIONS IN THE LABOR CONTEXT: A study of gender.
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The objective of the project is to investigate gender differences in the expectations of millennials at work. We analyzed aspects such as relationships between people, social responsibility and personal growth. To do this, a quantitative study was conducted with 422 subjects in Guanajuato, Mexico. The results found show that, in general, these expectations are not met in a totally satisfactory manner by the companies taking into account the perception of their millennial employees and that there are areas of opportunity for improvement. Additionally, it was found that there is no difference between men and women except for two items: social responsibility and their perception of the benefits granted. Finally, strategies to improve the retention of millennials at work are presented.
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