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Millennials rank top workplaces, helping workers grow is a top factor

June 12, 2018

Millennials are less likely than baby boomers to say that creativity and fun are “extremely important” to them when applying for a job, according to data from Indeed. How an organization will help them learn, grow and further their careers is what matters most to them.

The oldest members of this millennial age group are now in their late 30s and the generation comprises 35% of the US labor force. Indeed ranked the top workplaces for millennials in the US based on ratings and reviews from users on Indeed.com. The 10 highest-rated companies for millennials based on employer ratings and reviews include:

  1. Northrop Grumman
  2. Discover Financial Services
  3. Kaiser Permanente
  4. Delta
  5. Southwest Airlines
  6. Apple
  7. Pfizer Inc.
  8. Capital One
  9. EY
  10. The Dow Chemical Company

Some best practices gleaned from the top-ranked companies include:

Opportunities for growth: A recent Gallup poll placed “opportunity to learn and grow” at the top of millennials’ desires when applying for a new job.

Make an impact: A recent Deloitte study found 83% of millennials think that a company’s success should be measured beyond just their financial performance — it is important to millennials that business leaders be proactive about making a positive impact on society.

Support flexibility: A recent Deloitte report titled “The Millennial Majority Is Transforming Your Culture” states that millennials have been at the forefront of changing ways to think about work — including prioritizing flexible work environments where they are not limited to strict working hours or locations.

Prioritize health and family: Healthcare is the benefit most desired by millennials and prioritizing family is also important. In terms of meeting these needs, the companies that made the top 10 go well beyond the basics.

Offer tuition reimbursement: A quarter of recent graduates say finding a job with student loan assistance is a “top priority,” but only 3% of employers offer it. Almost every company in the top 10 on this list features some sort of tuition assistance.