multi generations
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Community Futures
Past Present & FutureWorking with a Multi-
Generational Workforce
ASPECT 2010 WorkshopDawn McCooey
McCooey Consulting Group Inc.Thanks to Community Futures &
Women’s Enterprise Centre
![Page 2: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Community Futures
Why is this important?
• Baby Boomer exodus between 2005-2020
• Birthrate in Canada• Price of employee turnover• Pressure on employers
![Page 3: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Community Futures
Four Generations In The Workforce Today
• Veterans• Baby Boomers• Generation X• Generation Y
![Page 4: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Community Futures
VeteransMatures, Elders, Silent Generation
– Born between 1922 and 1945– Regimented lives, rules, authority– Value sacrifice, dedication and
conformity– Men went to work – women stayed
home
![Page 5: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Community Futures
Veterans – Defining Events
![Page 6: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Community Futures
Veterans – Work Style
– “Work First” Generation– Respect for hierarchy, command
management– Lifetime commitment with gold watch
retirement– Limited patience
![Page 7: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Community Futures
Baby Boomers
– Born between 1946 and 1964– Value commitment, loyalty and
dedication– The original “ME” Generation – largest
age cohort– Original entrepreneurs
![Page 8: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Community Futures
Boomers – Defining Events
![Page 9: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Community Futures
Boomers – Work Style
– “Live to Work” Generation– Job is part of their identity– Loyal, sacrifice for the company– Advancement based on loyalty and hard
work verses seniority
![Page 10: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Community Futures
Generation XBaby Busters, X-ers
– Born between 1965 and 1978– Original “latchkey” and “ping pong” kids– Encouraged to find a job they ‘enjoyed’– Technologically adept, fine with change– Value education, very independent
![Page 12: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Community Futures
Generation X – Work Style
– “Work to Live” Generation– Value work-life balance, diversity and
individualism– Look to be creative, want tangible
results– Self sufficient and entrepreneurial
![Page 13: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Community Futures
Generation YMillennials, Nexters, Echo Boomers
– Born between 1978 and 1998– Advanced technological, fast paced
world– Violence packed media
![Page 14: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Community Futures
Generation Y
– Value self-expression vs. self control– Hold very close relationships with family
and friends– Demand respect, loyal to causes and
people– Highly educated, tolerant, accept and
value diversity
![Page 15: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Community Futures
Generation Y – Defining Events
![Page 16: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Community Futures
Generation Y – New Technology
![Page 17: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Community Futures
Generation Y – Cultural Influences
![Page 19: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Community Futures
Generation Y – Work Style– “Live Then Work”– Exceptional multi-taskers– Want flexibility (dress code, work hours,
etc.)– Strong sense of entitlement– Want challenging, meaningful work– Loyal to people, not organizations– Do not want work that defines who they
are – Boredom is their archenemy – want
“fun”
![Page 20: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Community Futures
Common Assumptions
• “They Have No Loyalty”• “They Don’t Want to Pay Their Dues
to Get to the Top”• “They Dress Inappropriately”• “They Need Constant Praise”
![Page 21: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Community Futures
Work Ethic Issue
Date: October 30th, 1972
“Is Work Ethic Going Out of Style?”
![Page 22: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Community Futures
Identifying the Positives in Gen Y
• Adaptability• Innovativeness• Efficiency• Resiliency• Tolerance
![Page 23: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Community Futures
Video – 60 Minutes “The Millenials are
Coming”
![Page 24: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Community Futures
Gen Y – Getting Buy InWhat do they really want?
![Page 25: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Community Futures
Management Techniques That Work!
• Clear Expectations• Coaching Management Style• Recognizing Efforts• Environment of Inclusion• Effective Leadership
![Page 26: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Community Futures
Communication
• Talk to Them!– Trust & Respect– Encouragement– Humour & Fun– Feedback
![Page 27: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Community Futures
Recognition, Recognition, Recognition
• Motivates and inspires• Contributes to loyalty• Needs to be specific & timely
![Page 28: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Community Futures
Rewards & Incentives• Consider perceived value• Reward dependability• Personal and tailored• Watch for pitfalls
![Page 29: Multi generations](https://reader035.vdocuments.site/reader035/viewer/2022062905/554dfea0b4c90513298b46ba/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Community Futures
Wrap-up• Final comments or questions• Thank you• Evaluations