I know what you re thinking: Ugh, not another Millennial article. But stay with me for a minute. As a Millennial myself, I have some insight on this generation.

Everyone knows that Millennials work differently than other generations, but actually motivating us to do something can be difficult, especially if you use the same communication you ve always used. We are constantly bombarded with information from social media, texting, and friends, all of which compete for our limited time, so a long email about benefit changes likely won t make the cut.

We now comprise over one-third of the workforce and are projected to be a majority by 2020, so it's more essential than ever to understand what motivates us.

Whether you want to encourage us to enroll in a high-deductible health plan, contribute more to our 401(k) plans, or just get your message through the noise, here are five easy communication techniques you can use to motivate even the most indifferent Millennials.

1. Personalize it
Generic communication, as simple and cost-effective as it may be, is not the most effective way to get through to any employee, let alone Millennials. But personalized information is valuable information. A brochure touting the importance of contributing 1% to a retirement plan is not as powerful as a postcard projecting how much money I could save if I increased my 401(k) contributions by 1%.

2. Make it convenient
Making things quick and easy is key to getting through to my generation. For example, conveniences such as single sign-on and embedded links make a low-priority task like updating an address effortless and more likely to happen.

3. Go mobile
It's no secret that we love our phones. Mobile communication provides a handy platform where information tends to be read within three minutes of delivery. Mobile communication also lets us access information where and when we want it, and supports real-time updates. Not everyone wants work notifications on their phone, but providing the option allows us more choice in the type of communication we want and increases the likelihood we'll read it.

4. Keep it compelling
Another way to break through the noise is to make your message compelling and relevant. Remember, you're competing against technology that is exceptionally good at monopolizing our attention. Emphasize why the communication is relevant to us. Is there a cash incentive for taking an employee survey? Will this program benefit our health in the long run?

5. Tell a story
Stories can be a powerful communication tool to engage and connect with the reader. Instead of sending an email that simply lists the benefits of enrolling in a flexible spending account, tell a story of an employee who has used the account with specific examples of what can be purchased pretax and how it saved her money.

It's clear that Millennials want and need communication that is personalized, convenient, and mobile-friendly so we can engage with it when and where we want, compelling so we know why it's important, and formatted in an interesting way. Using these five principles can help ensure you reach your ever growing Millennial workforce.

Want to read more? Check out this article on communicating across all of the generations in the workplace.