1. Generational Motivation Tips and Tricks
Boomer
Gen X
Gen Y / Millennials
Acknowledge how they are important
Let them do it their way
Team them up with others like them
Acknowledge their contribution
Provide them the technology needed
Be open, fair and honest
Let them know they are needed
Remove unnecessary rules
Teach them what they need to know
Provide public recognition
Remove anything that looks like “old boy network”
Provide a mentor from the most seasoned group
Acknowledge their hard work ethic
Give them control of their work
Help them deal with difficult people
Involve them
Provide more frequent feedback
Provide on-going development
Give time to have fun at work
Take the time to orient them
Highlight anything “un-corporate”