Which generation has become the nation's largest livinggeneration by population? Baby boomers? Generation X? Nope. Themillennials—aka Generation Y—are projected to number more than 75million this year, according to Pew Research.

They're the young professionals of today. In fact, more than 1in 3 American workers in 2015 is a millennial, ranging in age from18 to 34. That means millennials have the largest share in thecountry's workforce, and as more finish college and enter theworking world, the number will only increase.

That's a big deal for employers—or it should be—and here'swhy.

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