1. Generation to Generation

2. Our attitudes are affected by the social influences of the time
Generational groups come from a shared historical perspective
Generational grouping is one way of understanding peoples’ values, issues & motivations

3. Matures

4. Matures Born between 1909 – 1945, 60+ years old Strongly value loyalty
High ethical & moral standards
Great faith in institutions & organizations
Willingly follow rules – believe rules have a purpose
Look for recognition & appreciation

5. Baby Boomers

6. Baby Boomers Born 1946 – 1965, 42 – 60 years old 76 million
Process oriented & methodical, don’t tend to shoot from the hip
Very loyal & optimistic
Prefer formality
Strong work ethic, “workaholic” coined to describe this generation

7. Baby Boomers – cont. Believe in “paying ones dues”
“Live the job”, get more involved in the soul of the business & take work home
Staying in the workforce longer
Redefining retirement – working retirement
Flexible or semi-retirement schedules

8. Gen X

9. Gen X

10. Generation X Born 1965 - 1976, 28 – 42 years old
Comfortable with change
Task oriented & attuned with technology
Prefer informality
Survival oriented
Loyal to a person rather than organization
Motivated by opportunities to grow, learn
Skeptical of “ladders” & may challenge rules

11. Generation X – cont. Do not like to be micromanaged
Work hard but leave job there
Want balance between work and life
“Carpe Diem” feel to attitude – can’t count on the future so make each day count
Take responsibility for their day to day well being
Into self development, analyzing issues

12. Millennials

13. Generation Y - Millennials
Born , 19 – 30 years old
Technically savvy - grown up with , instant messaging, cell phones
“the Tethered Generation” perpetually connected to parents, family, friends
Multi-tasking is natural mode of operation
Enormous consumers of information

14. Generation Y / Millennials - cont.
Adept at global & diversity issues due to on-line networking
Team oriented
Very social & civically minded
Searching for personal fulfillment
Motivated by opportunities to learn new skills

15. Facts & Thoughts 7-8 year overlap between each generation
Individuals on the cusp may identify with
both generations
13% of population is 65 & older
By 2030, 20% of Americans will be over 65
(app. 70 million)
Currently 85 & older is the fastest growing
segment

16. PEO is a mix of all these generations
Each brings unique qualities & strengths
The interplay of these generations may challenge & stretch the goals & growth of PEO as we learn to work together with individuals who many times come from very different generational experiences, needs & desires.