The poll indicates that 43 percent of adults are so sleepy during the day that it interferes with daily activities at least few days a month. Sleep deprivation, not surprisingly, is most notably felt in the workplace. Increasingly, companies are finding that in order to attract and retain quality talent today, they must recognize both the workplace stresses being imposed on workers as well as their priorities. The Millennium worker is committed to reordering their priorities, developing a balanced lifestyle that includes work, family, and other interests. They are intent on refocusing on the issue of wellness and are seeking out employers who will grant them this flexibility.
People now look to organizations for more.
They seek out organizations that provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, that treat employees with respect and dignity, that make them feel valued, and that enable them to contribute constructively to the mission and vision. It is this community that offers tremendous potential in fostering a workplace that attracts and retains the kind of people who wish to work collaboratively and to serve clients the best way possible, say Miller, Katz and Gans. A community that is founded on mutual respect, shared values and beliefs, and openness is one that is engaged in dialogue. Employers are responding to the changing needs and priorities of today s worker by creating flexible work schedules that revolve around their daily lives. Others have created employer-sponsored portals and consortiums to help employees better manage their lives.