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Understanding the Challenges of Intergenerational Workgroups
If you don’t know these terms… …you are probably a Boomer or a Veteran!
If you know these terms or use them, you are likely an Xer or Millennial.
BFF4COlBSFUITACD9GGNHAK
WADLOLMTFBWYSETEKIRADIP
Key Characteristics of Each Generation
Veterans or Matures
Born before 1946War veterans – WWII,
Korean, VietnamLoyal to employerConformist & civic mindedAdhere to rules, value historyReferenced as
traditionalist
Key Characteristics of Each Generation
Boomers
Born between 1946-1965Coined term “workaholic”Careers first – family secondInfluenced by civil rightsLike individual recognition Work well as a team as long
as they are in charge
Key Characteristics of Each Generation
Generation X or Xers
Born between 1965 and 1980
Coined term “latch key kids”Fiercely independent and
usually not comfortable with working in teams
Highly technical Loyal to individual goalsFamily first – view work as
a means to an end
Key Characteristics of Each Generation
Generation Y or Millennials
Born between 1980 and 2000Highly technical and very
intelligentSometimes lack practical skillsTold they are unique and specialWant work to be family likeStrong sense of inclusiveness Spiritual and Inspired
Veteran5%
Boomer45%Xer
40%
Millennial10%
Percentages
Facts Public Employers Need to Know
The Department of Labor (DOL) projects there will be 15.6 million more jobs by 2016
In 2007 - 50% of the total population was less than 40 years of age – remember these individuals will be responsible for financing Social Security, or not!
DOL estimates that over the next 8 years technology related jobs will increase by 38%
During the same period of time government jobs will increase by 7.7% as the federal government continues to push major services down to the state and local levels
INTERGENERATIONAL WORKPLACE TRENDSThe expectations and styles of the various generations
have produced certain challenges in workplaces.
Miscommunications
Different languageDifferent prioritiesDifferent perspectivesDifferent skills
Resistance to “Bullying”
Generation Y’s Expectation of Inclusion Not Being Met
Style of communications sometimes breeds resistance
Lack of practical skills leads to the assumption that their ideas are not valid
Desire for immediacy mischaracterized as a sense of entitlement
Tips for Strengthening the Intergenerational Team
Focus on the Mission, Vision, Values and
Goals of your Organization
Revise Hiring Practices
Create Behavioral Workplace Expectations
Provide opportunities for employees togain a better understanding and appreciation for the various generations.
Reinforce respectful communications and relationships.
Closing thoughts…Without Veterans the workplace would be void individuals with history to learn
from, or the loyalty that is needed for success
Without the Boomers the workplace would be void hard working folks who don’t pay attention to the clock or stay until the work is done
Without the Xers the workplace would not be challenged to look at a new way to do things or to look for ways to keep the balance between life and the job
Without the Millennials the workplace would not be as much fun, or have the ability to turn things around quickly, or the new language of text messaging, BFN – which means Bye For Now!
…and now you know!BFF - Best Friends
Forever4COl - For Crying Out
LoudBSF - But seriously folksUITA – Unit in the AreaCD9 – Code 9 (parent)GGN – Gotta Go NowHAK – Hugs & Kisses
WAD – Without a DoubtLOL – Laughing Out LoudMTFBWY – May the
Force Be With YouSETE – Smiling Ear to
EarKIR – Keep It RealADIP – Another Day in
Paradise
Presented by:Janice Corbin and Janet May
Sound Employment Solutions, LLC
11700 Mukilteo Speedway, Ste 201, PMB 1211
Mukilteo, WA 98275
[email protected] or [email protected]
206.334.5003 or 206.334.5004
wwwsoundemploymentsolutions.com
