Generation Nation

For the first time in American history, four generations are working side by side in the workplace. This creates many unique challenges (and opportunities) for organizational leadership.

The 4 Generations (& common characteristics) include:

1. Veterans or "Traditionalists" (born 1922-1945); loyal to employer, fiscally and socially conservative, strong work ethic


2. Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964); most educated generation, loyal to employer, strong work ethic


3. Generation X (born 1965-1980); independent (former "latch key kids"), self-motivated, self-reliant, highest # of divorces compared to other generations, saw parents lose pensions/retirement after 30 years of service and are not overly loyal to employers


4. Generation Y (born 1981-2000); Parents use non-tactile forms of discipline (e.g., "Time out"), highly protected by parents, accepting and tolerant of cultural, sexual, and other individual differences, "what's in it for me" mentality highly prevalent (entitlement)

When leading multi-generational workplaces, remember this:

• Focus on common experiences
• There is no right or wrong
• Respect that different generations have distinctly different approaches to problem solving
• Employees may not be technologically proficient
• Communicate information through a medium that is easily accessible and understandable

Learn how to effectively recruit, manage, retain and motivate 4 generations of employees in your organization!

Schedule a multi-generational speech for your office today!