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Multi-Generational Workplace

Multi-Generational Workplace. 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

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Multi-Generational Workplace

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  1. Multi-Generational Workplace

  2. 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

  3. GENERATIONAL GROUPS • Silents 1922-1943 (52 M) • Baby Boomers 1943-1960 (73.2 M) • Gen X’ers 1960-1980 (70.1 M) • Nexters 1980-2000 (69.7 M)

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. The Generations

  7. Silent Generation Silents (AKA Builder Generation, Veterans, Traditionalists) Born before 1946

  8. Values Hard work Organization Hierarchy Tradition Logic Family Honor Respect for authority Consistency, uniformity Discipline Silent Generation

  9. 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

  10. Silent Generation – Before 1947

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

  12. Values Fairness Optimism Team orientation Personal Growth Personal Gratification Service Family Personal Approach Youth Work Ethic Involvement Consensual Leadership Recognition of Achievement Boomers

  13. 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

  14. Boomers’ – 1947-1964

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

  16. Values Diversity Self-reliance Questioning Authority Thinking Globally Balance Techno-literacy Fun Informality Pragmatism Family Entrepreneurial Spirit Gen X’ers

  17. Gen X’er’s HEROES: • None CULTURAL ICONS:l: • ET, Cabbage Patch dolls, The Brady Bunch, The Simpsons FASHION: • Body piercings, tattoos, functional clothing

  18. Gen X’ers – 1965-1985

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

  20. Multi-Generational Workplace

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