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GENERATIONS IN THE GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACE
SilentSilent
BoomersBoomers
Gen XersGen Xers
MillennialsMillennials
The Four GenerationsThe Four Generations
Silents (1933-1945) Gen X (1965-1976)
Boomers (1946-1964) Millennials (1977-1998)
Boomers
34%
Gen Xers18%
Millenials33%
Silents15%
SilentsSilents
Believe that hard work and dedication leads to rewards Punctual and rarely miss work Committed to organization Respect Authority Not self-promoting
Working With SilentsWorking With Silents
What they bring to the team Superb interpersonal skills Good work ethic
Areas of Conflict May struggle with the diversity of the workforce May struggle with technology
BoomersBoomers
“Me” generation Competitive and hard-working, started the 60 hr work week Get the job done at any cost Seen as sacrificing personal life to achieve professional goals New outlook: They’re getting a life.
What they bring to the team Driven and service-oriented Good team players
Areas of Conflict Dealing with conflict Self-promoting
Working With BoomersWorking With Boomers
Generation XGeneration X
Latchkey kids Digest information rapidly Witnessed corporate downsizing and demise of lifetime employment May not sacrifice personal life for a
company
What they bring to the team Open to receiving feedback Good at networking
Areas of Conflict Nomadic Parallel Processing
Working With Gen XersWorking With Gen Xers
MillennialsMillennials
Cooperative, civic-minded and intellectually curious Have mostly known affluence Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world Value information and technology
What they bring to the team Good at multi-tasking Appreciate diversity
Areas of Conflict Strong parental attachment Need more recognition
Working With MillenialsWorking With Millenials
Recognize generational differences when communicating with a co-worker
Communicate expectations Appreciate each other’s
perspective
Respecting Each OtherRespecting Each Other
Were You Listening?Were You Listening?
Answer each question True or False.
There are five different generations in the workplace today.
• There are four different generations: Silents, Boomers, Generation X, and Millennial Generation
False
True or FalseTrue or False
True or FalseTrue or False
Boomers were responsible for the sixty hour work week.
• Boomers believe in promotion through long hours at work and started the 60+ hour workweek.
True
Xers are the nomadic generation.
• Generation Xers are independent and not afraid to leave a company if they are not happy.
True
True or FalseTrue or False
One of the ways to help overcome the conflict between the generations is to
spend time learning about your differences.
• Yes, the more you know about a generation and a person, the better you understand how they work, communicate and view the world.
True
True or FalseTrue or False
Companies can benefit from the creativity of the mixed groups.
• Mixed teamwork can bring about creativity and negative feelings are pushed aside.
True
True or FalseTrue or False
Millennials and Veterans are connected because of their patriotic values.
• Because of 9-11, Millennials feel a connection to the war generation, the Veterans.
True
True or FalseTrue or False
Veterans make up the largest generation in the workplace.
• The largest generation in the workplace is the Boomer generation.
False
True or FalseTrue or False
Millennials want a work environment that makes a difference in the world.
• Millennials want to work for a company that is doing something for the outside community.
True
True or FalseTrue or False
Our objective today was to Our objective today was to give give
you a better understanding of you a better understanding of
the diversity of our workforce.the diversity of our workforce.
Hopefully you’ve gained Hopefully you’ve gained knowledge that will help knowledge that will help you appreciate and value you appreciate and value
the generational differences. the generational differences.
Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em – Beverly Kaye & Sharon Jordan-Evans
The Learning Café; Generations Issue – Devon Scheef & Diane Thielfoldt
Four Generations in the Workplace – Cameron Marston
Generations at Work – Ron Zimki, Claire Raines and Bob Filipczak
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