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Generational Differences in the Workforce

Generational Differences in the Workforce. THE GAME. Amy Glass. “Understanding generational differences for competitive success” (2007). Purpose. Baby Boomers (1941-1960) Generation X (1961-1976) Generation Y (1977-1992) Can we all get along?.

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Generational Differences in the Workforce

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  1. Generational Differences in the Workforce THE GAME Amy Glass. “Understanding generational differences for competitive success” (2007).

  2. Purpose • Baby Boomers (1941-1960) • Generation X (1961-1976) • Generation Y (1977-1992) Can we all get along?

  3. Question #1: Which generation is the most loyal, hard-working, idealistic, and self-sacrificing? • A) Baby Boomers • B) Generation X • C) Generation Y

  4. A) Baby Boomers • 1941-1960 (Post WWII) • Largest generation in American history • Profound impact on society

  5. Question #2:Which generation is skeptical, less loyal, and fiercely independent? • A) Baby Boomers • B) Generation X • C) Generation Y

  6. B) Generation X • 1961-1976 • Smaller generation • High divorce rate • Both parents working

  7. Question #3:Which generation is, by far, the most confident? • A) Baby Boomers • B) Generation X • C) Generation Y

  8. C) Generation Y • 1977-1992 • “American school system that catered to people’s self-esteem.” • Over-involved parents

  9. How does each generation feel about technological communication?

  10. Baby Boomers • Generation X • Generation Y

  11. Generational Theory “The era in which a person was born affects the development of their view of the world.”

  12. How do we work in harmony? • Be open-minded, honest, and sensitive • Take internal training classes • Embrace flexibility • Use effective communication

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