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Generations
Characteristics and Their Role in the
WorkplacePresented by Frank Hufnagel
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IntroductionCurrently the workforce in the United States encompasses four generations.
Due to world events and the proliferation of technology there never before has there been such a diverse grouping of workers
This presentation will display the character differences, events that helped shape each group, how they learned, and how we as work experience coordinators can deal with them.
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The Working Age Population
Source: http://www.segalco.com/publications/segalspecialreports/feb01aquarius.pdf accessed 4/3/05
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Identifying the
GenerationsVeteransVeterans
Born: 1922 - 1943
Baby BoomersBaby BoomersBorn: 1943 - 1960
Generation “X”Generation “X”Born: 1961 - 1980
MillennialsMillennialsBorn: 1980 - 2000
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Veterans were born into…..World Affairs
Great Depression and World War II
EconomyConverting from laissez-faire to a federally regulated system
Science1939 World Fair, Creation of Nuclear Weapons
EducationSchools fought to stay open amidst unpaid taxes
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Characteristics of the
VETERANSExhibit Civic Pride
Loyal
Respect for authority
Careful/Risk Adverse
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Work-based Learning Program for Veterans
Strong Desire for Structure
+ Willingness to follow
Cooperative
Apprenticeship
Program
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Dealing with aVeteran Employer
Be polite
Let them lead the way
Be conservative
Appreciate the experience and learn from it!
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The Baby Boom Generation was born into…..World Affairs
Korean War; Cold War
EconomyCorporate expansion; Job growth
SciencePolio vaccine is developed; 1st orbiting satellite
EducationBrown v. the Board of Education, Integration
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Focus on Self
Reject Authority
Workaholics
Greedy
Characteristics of the
BABY BOOMERS
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Work-based Learning Program for Baby Boomers
Desire to Succeed
+ Focus on Accomplishments
Career Exploration
Internship Program
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Dealing with aBaby Boomer Employer
Give immediate attention
Be equal and fair
Promote heart & humanity in the company
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Generation X was born into…World Affairs
Vietnam War, Iran Hostage CrisisEconomy
Inflationary Period; Energy CrisisScience
Man on the Moon; Personal ComputersEducation
Students rights are fought for in court
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Individualistic
Informal
Risk-Embracing
Pragmatic
Characteristics of theGENERATION “X”
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Work-based Learning Program for Generation X
Individualism
+ Need to Have Fun
Cooperative Occupation Work Experience
Program (Co-OP)
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Dealing with aGeneration X Employer
Use hands-on explanations
Offer “elbow-room”
Be prepared to answer many questions and prove your knowledge
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Millennials were born into…World Affairs
Persian Gulf War, 9-11Economy
Increased Budget DeficitsScience
Proliferation of ComputersEducation
A Nation at Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform
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Confident
Trusting
Collaborative
Optimistic
Characteristics of theMILLENNIALS
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Work-based Learning Program for Millennials
Self Confidence
+ High Priority on making $
Entrepreneurship
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Dealing with aMillennial Employer
Give supervision & structure
Offer more attention
Relate the student’s involvement in the company to economic improvement.
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What does the future hold?The U.S. Population Is Aging and the Proportion of
U.S. Working Age Population Is Shrinking
In 2002, there were 4.4 people in the working age population (25-64) for every retired person (65+); by 2025, it is predicted to drop to 2.7.
Source: http://www.aeanet.org/Common/Functions/PrintThisDoc.asp?F_id=27188 accessed 4/8/05
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Summary
Regardless of which generation we are from, it is important to understand and respect what shapes today’s employers
and workers.
It is important to think less about changing the other person and more
about learning from the other person.