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Business should focus on people and purpose, not just products and profits according to Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited’s (Deloitte Global) fourth annual Millennial survey.
Deloitte Global surveyed 7,800 graduates born after 1982 in full-time employment across 29 countries, including the UK, on effective leadership, how business operates and impacts society.
Over 70% of UK respondents say businesses have a positive impact on society, compared to 82% in emerging markets and 73% globally. However, 77% of UK Millennials, and 75% globally, believe businesses are focused on their own agenda rather than helping to improve society.
Just 48% of UK Millennials say businesses show strong leadership on important social issues, compared to 61% globally. Similarly, just 39% of UK Millennials say businesses act in an ethical manner, against 52% globally.
Steve Almond, Chairman of Deloitte Global, said:?“The survey sends a clear and strong message to business leaders that, to stay engaged with Millennials, they need to focus on their broader purpose and their people as much as they do on products and profits.”?
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