1. Engaging the Next Generation Today: A Fresh Look at Your Multigenerational Staff Shira Harrington Founder & President Purposeful Hire Houston Ruck Creative Director Growth Energy

2. Kids These Days! “Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food and tyrannize their teachers.” Socrates (470-399 B.C.) “Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food and tyrannize their teachers.” Socrates (470-399 B.C.)

3. Disclaimers About the Generations Generational diversity vs. age diversity People are individuals Use to archetype, not to stereotype!

5. What Shaped the Traditionalists? Traditionalist 1915 - 1945

6. Hard work Sacrifice Respect for authority Following the rules Frugality Military focus God and country Traditionalist Values

7. What Shaped the Baby Boomers? Baby Boomer 1946 - 1964

8. Respect for seniority Live to work Pay your dues Face time Career-focused Competitive Long-tenured jobs Women in leadership Diversity / Civil rights Baby Boomer Values

9. Baby Boomers Today Sandwiched generation Facing financial crisis Can’t retire Long life expectancy Many want to reinvent their careers

10. What Shaped Generation X? Generation X 1965 - 1980

11. Independence Self-reliance Cynicism Questions authority Entrepreneurism Work to live Work-life balance Generation X Values

12. Generation X Today Many choosing to forgo executive roles Waiting for Boomers to retire Moms trying to re-enter workforce

13. What Shaped the Millennials? Millennial 1981 - 2000

14. High expectations / Self-esteem Strong parental influence Global diversity Saving the environment Tech-focused Team oriented Work-life integration Multi-tasking Rapid career advancement Frequent feedback Question everything Personal branding Millennial Values

15. Millennials Today Facing massive college debt 61% of recent grads unemployed or underemployed Want to innovate but fear failing Afraid of commitment Unlimited opportunities Want to change the world

16. Generational Work Values

17. Who are YOU loyal to? Older generations loyal to employer 1990s recession broke loyalty contract Millennials tuned to station WIIFM Employees are paid volunteers Focused on career advancement This is a challenge for succession planning! Decline of Employer Loyalty

18. Authority / Leadership How does a leader get respect? Older workers Respect for authority based on military model (age, tenure, rank) Younger workers Respect for authority not assumed…it’s earned

19. What Happened to Work Ethic? Face time… or get the job done? Older workers Putting in face time = good work ethic Younger workers Paid to get job done regardless of when/where

20. Is Knowledge Really Power? Older Workers Knowledge is on need-to-know basis Younger Workers Knowledge should be shared freely Sharing Knowledge

21. Time for Discussion!

22. Discuss at your tables What is one thing you could do to raise the level of engagement in your multigenerational workforce?

23. Questions? Shira Harrington Founder & President Purposeful Hire, Inc. shira@purposefulhire.com 703-508-9573 www.purposefulhire.com Houston Ruck Creative Director Growth Energy hruck@growthenergy.org @SawatdeeRuck