Millennial Manufacturing Charts

This Chart Lists Ways to Attract Millennials to Manufacturing

This infographic charts out, in great detail, various ways to attract millennials to careers in the manufacturing industry. Millennials' career goals and work expectations are quite different from those of previous generations, and this has led to growing concern about the future state of manufacturing.

Created by marketing services company 21Handshake, this infographic lists 25 ways to make the manufacturing industry more attractive to millennials. These include creating an environment wherein millennial workers don't just feel like cogs in a wheel, enjoy healthy work/life balance and see avenues of advancement.

As companies look to attract millennials to manufacturing-related jobs at a time when most millennials prefer plush, trendy offices to grimy factories, this infographic shows that all is not lost and that by making a few changes, millennials could in fact save the manufacturing industry.

Attracting Millennials to Manufacturing
Opportunity to implement strategies for creating an appealing work environment and career advancement opportunities for millennials in the manufacturing industry.
Changing Work Expectations
Opportunity to adapt to the unique career goals and work expectations of millennials in the manufacturing industry.
Reviving the Manufacturing Industry
Opportunity to make the manufacturing industry more appealing to millennials and secure its future by implementing innovative changes.

Industries Being Reshaped

Manufacturing
Opportunity for manufacturing companies to attract and retain millennial talent by understanding their needs and making targeted improvements in the industry.
Marketing Services
Opportunity for marketing services companies to create campaigns and strategies to promote manufacturing careers to millennials based on their preferences and aspirations.
Workplace Design
Opportunity for designers and architects to reimagine manufacturing workplaces to align with the expectations and values of millennial workers.
SCORE
4.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 61%
Activity 75%
Freshness 8%

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