Multi-Generational Workplace

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Multi-Generational Workplace
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What is a Generation?

• Generation is defined as, the average period
  between the first of one generation and that of
  the next
• All people born and living at about the same time
• A group of people born about the same time who
  share the same historical experiences, beliefs
  and attitudes

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GENERATIONAL GROUPS

• Silents 1922-1943 (52 M)
• Baby Boomers 1943-1960 (73.2 M)
• Gen Xers 1960-1980 (70.1 M)
• Nexters 1980-2000 (69.7 M)

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Importance of Generations

• There are a variety of things that help shape our
  values and who we are including parents,
  neighborhood, friends, etc.
• Historical events impact individuals and
  generations
• Differences in generations can create conflicts
  inside the home as well as at work

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Connection of Generation and Values

• Values that we develop when we are young
  influence what we believe as adults
• The development of values
• Observing
• Modeling
• Socialization
• Significant events

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The Generations
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Silent Generation

• Silents (AKA Builder Generation, Veterans,
  Traditionalists)
• Born before 1946

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Silent Generation

• Values
• Hard work
• Organization
• Hierarchy
• Tradition
• Logic
• Family

• Honor
• Respect for authority
• Consistency, uniformity
• Discipline

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Silent Generation

• HEROES
• Superman, FDR, Eisenhower, Patton, Churchill,
  Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio
• CULTURAL ICONS
• Mickey Mouse, Flash Gordon, Jukeboxes, Kewpie
  Dolls
• FASHION
• conservative coats ties, nylons, neatly trimmed
  hair

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Silent Generation Before 1947
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Boomers

• Boomers (AKA Baby Boomers)
• Born between 1946-1964

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Boomers

• Values
• Fairness
• Optimism
• Team orientation
• Personal Growth
• Personal Gratification
• Service
• Family

• Personal Approach
• Youth
• Work Ethic
• Involvement
• Consensual Leadership
• Recognition of Achievement

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Boomers

• HEROES
• Gandhi, MLK, JFK Jackie, John Glenn
• CULTURE ICONS
• Ed Sullivan, poodle skirts, Slinkies, TV dinners,
  peace sign
• FASHION
• designer glasses, designer suits, vintage wines,
  cell phones

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Boomers 1947-1964
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Generation X

• Generation X (AKA Baby Busters,
  Post-Boomers, Thirteeners)
• Born between 1965-1985

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Gen Xers

• Values
• Diversity
• Self-reliance
• Questioning Authority
• Thinking Globally
• Balance
• Techno-literacy

• Fun
• Informality
• Pragmatism
• Family
• Entrepreneurial Spirit

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Gen Xers

• HEROES
• None
• CULTURAL ICONSl
• ET, Cabbage Patch dolls, The Brady Bunch, The
  Simpsons
• FASHION
• Body piercings, tattoos, functional clothing

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Gen Xers 1965-1985
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Nexters Generation

• Nexters (AKA Net Generation, Millennials,
  Generation Y, Nintendo Generation)
• Born between 1985-2000

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Multi-Generational Workplace