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Generations @ Work

Generations @ Work. Presented by Lisa Gallimore Withers. Unscramble the words to reveal signs of the times. 1. ievmnat 7. ldco raw 2. ploalo 8. rteag resonisdep 3. terwagaet 9. vilci ghrits 4. chlateyk idk 10. uflg raw 5. tenretni 11. mescitdo rrersimot

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Generations @ Work

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  1. Generations @ Work Presented by Lisa Gallimore Withers

  2. Unscramble the words to reveal signs of the times 1. ievmnat 7. ldco raw 2. ploalo 8. rteag resonisdep 3. terwagaet 9. vilci ghrits 4. chlateyk idk 10. uflg raw 5. tenretni 11. mescitdo rrersimot 6. halnregcle 12. atria

  3. Signs of the Times 1. Vietnam 7. Cold War 2. Apollo 8. Great Depression 3. Watergate 9. Civil Rights 4. Latchkey Kid 10. Gulf War 5. Internet 11. Domestic Terrorism 6. Challenger 12. Atari

  4. Objectives • Define the Generations • Identify Key Differences • Explore the impact of history • Uncover practical tips

  5. Xpectations What signs of generational differences have you seen in your workplace? What impact do or could these examples have on your organization?

  6. What’s the big deal? • 15% - 40% of the workforce may leave each year. • Costs 100% - 287% of payroll each year to replace. • Qualified replacement workers will become hard to find = Smart Gap.

  7. Defining The Generations Traditionalists 1909-1945 Boomers 1946-1964 Xers 1965-1980 Gen Y 1981-2000

  8. Traditionalist • 75 Million • 7 Trillion in Net Worth • “Greatest Generation” • 50% ex military aka Matures, Traditionalists

  9. Boomers • 80 Million Strong • Time “Man of the Year” 1967 • “Me Generation” • Named for the birthrate from • ’53- ‘64 of 4million per year

  10. Gen Xers • 46 Million • Slackers, directionless, & cynical • “Latchkey Generation” • Novelist, D. Coupland, Gen X • to describe his generation who • defies labels

  11. Gen Y • 76 Million • Hopeful, Polite, deemed the • next “Great Generation” • “Internet Generation” • aka GenY, GenNext, • Cyber Gen, 9/11 Generation

  12. Population by Generation The Law of Supply and Demand

  13. Generations in the Workplace

  14. Those were the days... Find people of similar age and discuss what it was like when you were growing up. Headlines/Events Heroes/Heroines Families Work & Career

  15. Traditionalist • WWII, Pearl Harbor, Fireside Chats with FDR, Great Depression • FDR, Lindberg, Joe DiMaggio, Babe Ruth • 94% of all women had 3+ babies, Best and brightest women became teachers or nurses

  16. Baby Boomers • Civil Rights, Man on the Moon, Vietnam • Heroes were inspiring • 75% of families fit “Leave it to Beaver” Profile • Good company=Good job, Lifelong employment, Job security in exchange for loyalty, Career choices for women,

  17. Gen X • Challenger Explosion, Aids, Scandal, Corruption • No Heroes • 50% children of divorce, Single parents, Latchkey kids • Witnessed the sacrifice at the alter of work, “You better like what you do”

  18. GenY • Internet, Oklahoma City Bombing, Columbine, 9/11 • Mia Hamm, Tiger Woods • “Soccer mom”, Micro parented, Child protection era • Most educated generation in history, “Do something meaningful”

  19. History Making What impact did these events have on the generations? With your neighbors, discuss the connection between these historical events and the behavior you see in the workplace? And, what do we do differently as a result?

  20. Traditionalist @ Work • Command and Control • Loyal & strong work ethic • Lead by Hierarchy • Respect Authority

  21. Baby Boomers @ Work • Work ethic became worth ethic • Respectful of authority • Competitive • Team players

  22. Baby Boomers • Value their experience. • Give them credit and don’t ignore their contributions. • Give them perks and status symbols. • Redefine retirement.

  23. Gen X @ Work • Different Work Ethic • Adaptable to change • Techno literate • Independent • Unimpressed by authority • Question everything

  24. Gen Xers • “We want you to have a life.” • Avoid micromanaging • Manage by objective. • Create choices about how and when work gets done. • Promote development. • Immediate and meaningful rewards. • No BS.

  25. Gen Y @ Work • Able to Multi task • Techno savvy • Team spirited • Can do attitude • Need supervision

  26. Gen Y • Recruit, train, and manage through the internet. • Value diversity. • Orientation training. • Grow your training department. • Establish mentor programs.

  27. Thank You! For more info contact: Lisa Gallimore Withers lisa@consultproactive.com

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