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Is your Golf Course Millennial-Ready?

Does your work environment meet the core needs of Millennials? Find out by taking this quiz. For each question score 0 for “Never;” 4 for “Seldom;” 8 for “Often” and 10 for “Regularly.” Then total your score and check your rating at the bottom of the chart.

  • Do you explain how your business improves customers’ lives?
  • Is your business involved in community affairs?
  • Do you involve your employees in decision-making?
  • Do you show how employee actions contribute to the bottom line?
  • Does your workforce reflect your community’s diversity?
  • Do you provide opportunities for professional development?
  • Do you provide regular performance assessments?
  • Have you established flexible work hours?
  • Does your benefits mix reflect employee preferences?
  • Do you solicit employee feedback about your workplace environment?

What’s your score?

  • Over 80: Congratulations. You have a Millennial-friendly workplace.
  • Between 60 and 80: Time to retool your organization to better motivate your employees.
  • Below 60: You need to improve your Millennial IQ.

Re-engineer your workplace by instituting suggestions in the accompanying story.

Phillip Perry

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