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PLEASE RESPECT MY GENERATION! FIVE GENERATIONS AT WORK ACCA WEBINAR SERIES PLEASE RESPECT MY GENERATION! FIVE GENERATIONS AT WORK

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GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE OUR PRESENTER Dr. Kim Ennis Bevill State Community College GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE OVERVIEW Define Generation Unique Characteristics of the Five Cultural Generations Communicating Across Generations GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE DEFINITION Family Generation Time between a mother’s offspring and her child's first offspring Cultural Generation Age range and social groupings GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE FIVE GENERATIONS Generation 9/11(25 & younger) Millennials (26 - 39) Generation X (40 - 51) Baby Boomers (52 - 70) Traditionals (71 - 86) GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE Characteristics 1991- (25 and younger) Events of 911 Unfriendly global economy and war Technology Future Fear GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE Communicating 1991- (25 and Younger) Be supportive and positive when communicating with them Speak to them as adults, not children Try to understand and be sensitive to how technology fits into their work and social lives GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE MILLENIALS Characteristics 1977-1990 (26 -39) Technology Boom Positive Strong Economy Embraces Diversity Don’t Command-Collaborate GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE MILLENIALS COMMUNICATING 1977-1990- (26-39) Communicate job instructions clearly and be specific Give them challenges whenever the opportunity presents itself Try to accommodate differing schedules by being as flexible as possible GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE GENERATION X Characteristics 1965-1976 (40 - 51) Triple Divorce Rates Learned to be self-reliant (latch key kids) Independent and resourceful Entrepreneurial management style (dot com) GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE GENERATION X COMMUNICATING 1965-1976 (40 – 51) When assigning tasks, give them clear and precise instructions and deadlines Listen closely to their ideas Understand that if they seem impersonal at times, they may be trying to be more efficient GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE BABY BOOMERS Characteristics 1946-1964 (52 – 70) Influenced by Watergate and Vietnam Distrust the Government Strong work ethic Pay dues or climb the ladder of success Optimistic GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE BABY BOOMERS 1946-1964 (52 – 70) Remember their strong work ethic and try a reasonable and compromising approach to them Let them know they are needed and valuable when appropriate Treat them with respect and clearly explain your point of view GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE TRADITIONALS Characteristics 1930-1945 (71 – 86) Grew up during two world wars Great Depression Learned to do without Hardworking and Patriotic Military-style management Loyal GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE TRADITIONALS COMMUNICATING 1930-1945 Respect their values and beliefs which may be more conservative than yours Try to find the positive qualities of their generation Teach instead of being dismissive, explain instead of being impatient, and respect their significant experience GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE CUSPERS Cusper is a name given to those born during the cusp years of two generations. Bill Gates and Steve Jobs (1955) GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE ADAPTING TO MULTIPLE GENERATIONS Our generation, like our ethnic traits or other personal characteristics, help make us who we are. Differences contribute to a diverse and vibrant workplace. Respect the differences. Try to understand differences and think positively about them. Treat others with respect at all times. Try to avoid stereotypes, be they negative or positive. All traits of a generation may not apply to everyone in that generation. Try to be flexible with others. Try to learn from each other what each generation has to offer. GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

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