multi-generational workplace. what is a generation? n generation is defined as, the average period...

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