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Millennials are slowly taking over the workforce. 35% of employees are millennials, making them the largest generation in the U.S. labor force. Depending on your personal experience and your impression of this generation, this may cause you to cringe a little. While it’s true that millennials have some negative labels associated with them, this idealistic generation may just be the best thing to happen to your employee wellness program.

Why?

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Everything from style of dress, to what and how things are spoken about, to what is viewed as valuable, to what hangs on the walls in professional environments is reflective of the dominant culture. Even though the individuals in those spaces look a lot more diverse, there is not much diversity in terms of what is deemed appropriate and valuable,

In this article, Myron Young, MD explores the mental health, job satisfaction, and other reasons Blacks should forego "code switching" in favor of being their authentic selves at work. 

Being a person of color at a predominantly white workplace creates its own special kinds of stress.

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In this Atlantic article from Adia Harvey Wingfield, the writer and professor of sociology at Washington University in St. Louis offers helpful tips and insights.

Understanding your personality, those of your coworkers and how to deal with them can make all the difference between success and failure.

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In this article from Business Insider, learn the four personality types, how to deal with them, and how to make each feel successful.