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Multi-Generational Workplace
What is a Generation?
Generation is defined as, the average period between the first of one generation and that of the next
All people born and living at about the same time
A group of people born about the same time who share the same historical experiences, beliefs and attitudes
GENERATIONAL GROUPS
Silents 1922-1943 (52 M) Baby Boomers 1943-1960 (73.2 M) Gen X’ers 1960-1980 (70.1 M) Nexters 1980-2000 (69.7 M)
Importance of Generations
There are a variety of things that help shape our values and who we are including parents, neighborhood, friends, etc.
Historical events impact individuals and generations
Differences in generations can create conflicts inside the home as well as at work
Connection of Generation and Values
Values that we develop when we are young influence what we believe as adults
The development of valuesObservingModelingSocializationSignificant events
The Generations
Silent GenerationSilents (AKA Builder Generation,
Veterans, Traditionalists)– Born before 1946
Silent Generation
Values Hard work Organization Hierarchy Tradition Logic Family
Honor Respect for
authority Consistency,
uniformity Discipline
Silent Generation
HEROES: Superman, FDR, Eisenhower, Patton,
Churchill, Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio
CULTURAL ICONS:: Mickey Mouse, Flash Gordon, Jukeboxes,
Kewpie Dolls
FASHION: conservative coats & ties, nylons, neatly
trimmed hair
Silent Generation – Before 1947
22%
28%43%
7%
Agents
Program Asst's.
Support Staff
Other
Boomers Boomers (AKA Baby Boomers)
Born between 1946-1964
Boomers Values
Fairness Optimism Team orientation Personal Growth Personal
Gratification Service Family
Personal Approach Youth Work Ethic Involvement Consensual
Leadership Recognition of
Achievement
Boomers
HEROES: Gandhi, MLK, JFK & Jackie, John Glenn
CULTURE ICONS: Ed Sullivan, poodle skirts, Slinkies, TV
dinners, peace sign
FASHION: designer glasses, designer suits, vintage
wines, cell phones
Boomers’ – 1947-1964
36%
20%
38%
6%
Agents
Program Asst's.
Support Staff
Other
Generation X (AKA Baby Busters, Post-Boomers, Thirteeners)
Born between 1965-1985
Generation X
Gen X’ers Values
Diversity Self-reliance Questioning
Authority Thinking Globally Balance Techno-literacy
Fun Informality Pragmatism Family Entrepreneurial
Spirit
Gen X’er’s
HEROES: None
CULTURAL ICONS:l: ET, Cabbage Patch dolls, The Brady
Bunch, The Simpsons
FASHION: Body piercings, tattoos, functional clothing
Gen X’ers – 1965-1985
37%
23%
33%
7%
Agents
Program Asst's.
Support Staff
Other
Nexters (AKA Net Generation, Millennials, Generation Y, Nintendo Generation)
Born between 1985-2000
Nexters’ Generation
Multi-Generational Workplace
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Silents Boomers Gen X'ers
Agents
PA's
Support Staff
Other