I’ve seen a ton of media coverage and HR expert discussion about the degree to which millennial employees expect to be catered to.  People complain about how entitled millennials are, how they’ve been spoiled rotten by participation trophies and feel-good BS.

While there may be some valid complaints about the generation entering the workforce, one fact is clear: we have to learn how employ, work with, and motivate them.  They are our future workforce.

Fringe benefits aren’t something new that millennials created.  There’s a long history of companies providing perks to employees, and it’s done for a number of very good reasons.  When you’re stepping back to examine your hiring and compensation practices with an eye to ensuring your company appeals to millennial prospects, here are a few things that really matter.