Four Generations At Work

1. Four Generations At Work • The critical differences among the four generations in today’s workforce • The unique learning and development issues associated with the four generations • Do’s and don’ts for learning climates that meet the needs of each generation • Actions you can take to bridge the generation gap through training and development

2. The Challenge • Today’s workforce spans four generations, as Americans live and work longer • Each contributes its own values, attitudes and perceptions to an evolving workplace “Every person is in many respects… … like all other people … like some other people …like no other person.”

3. Silents-Traditionalists in the Workplace Contribution, Tradition, Loyalty • Disciplined and committed • Civic minded and group oriented • Significant knowledge legacy • Willing to reinvent themselves • Appreciate courtesy

4. Boomers in the Workplace Individuality, Effort, Improvement • Corporate navigators and change agents • Drive to compete and excel • Relationship oriented • Hard work = Badge of Honor • Searching their souls

5. Xer’s in the Workplace Independence, Options, Pragmatism • Diverse and entrepreneurial • Flexible and adaptable • Outcome oriented • I’m having a life – right now! • Emerging family issues

6. Millennials in the Workplace Informal, Planful, Achievement • Digital natives • Multi-taskers • Power of the group • Multi-cultural • Well-educated