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1. Understanding the Challenges of Intergenerational Workgroups
2. If you dont 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. BFF
4COl
BSF
UITA
CD9
GGN
HAK
WAD
LOL
MTFBWY
SETE
KIR
ADIP
3. Key Characteristics of Each Generation Veterans or Matures
Born before 1946
War veterans WWII, Korean, Vietnam
Loyal to employer
Conformist & civic minded
Adhere to rules, value history
Referenced as traditionalist
4. Key Characteristics of Each Generation Boomers
Born between 1946-1965
Coined term workaholic
Careers first family second
Influenced by civil rights
Like individual recognition
Work well as a team as long as they are in charge
5. 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 goals
Family first view work as a means to an end
6. Key Characteristics of Each Generation Generation Y or Millennials
Born between 1980 and 2000
Highly technical and very intelligent
Sometimes lack practical skills
Told they are unique and special
Want work to be family like
Strong sense of inclusiveness
Spiritual and Inspired
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8. 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
9. INTERGENERATIONAL WORKPLACE TRENDS The expectations and styles of the various generations
have produced certain challenges in workplaces.
10. Miscommunications
Different language
Different priorities
Different perspectives
Different skills
11. Resistance to Bullying
12. Generation Ys 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
13. Tips for Strengthening the Intergenerational Team
Focus on the Mission, Vision, Values and
Goals of your Organization
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Revise Hiring Practices
Create Behavioral Workplace Expectations
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Provide opportunities for employees to
gain a better understanding and
appreciation for the various generations.
Reinforce respectful communications and relationships.
16. 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 dont 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!
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and now you know! BFF - Best Friends Forever
4COl - For Crying Out Loud
BSF - But seriously folks
UITA Unit in the Area
CD9 Code 9 (parent)
GGN Gotta Go Now
HAK Hugs & Kisses
WAD Without a Doubt
LOL Laughing Out Loud
MTFBWY May the Force Be With You
SETE Smiling Ear to Ear
KIR Keep It Real
ADIP Another Day in Paradise
18. Presented by: Janice Corbin and Janet May
Sound Employment Solutions, LLC
11700 Mukilteo Speedway, Ste 201, PMB 1211
Mukilteo, WA 98275
sescorbin@msn.com or sesjmay@msn.com
206.334.5003 or 206.334.5004
wwwsoundemploymentsolutions.com