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