Breakdown of Generations

Veterans 1925-1945

Baby Boomers 1946 to 1964

Generation X 1961-1964, 1965 to 1981

Generation Y 1980-1999, 1982-2001

Veterans Values and Work Ethic

Dedication and Sacrifice Hard Work Respect for Authority Adherence to Rules Duty before Pleasure Work ethic influenced by manufacturing economy Obedience and conformity over individualism Seniority and age directly correlated Tend to respond well to directive leadership

Baby Boomers 1946 to 1964

Values and Work Ethic
Optimism Team Orientation Personal Growth Personal Gratification Health and Wellness Involvement Experimental Service Oriented Uncomfortable with conflict Can be overly sensitive to feedback Judgmental of those who see things differently

Generation X (1961-1964, 1965 to 1981)

baby bust (latchkey kids, video-generation)
Generation X is consistently characterized by being the first American generation to grow up as latchkey kids having a set of parents working outside of the home
Theory X managers assume that people are: intrinsically lazy take no responsibility incapable of self-discipline want security. They believe that : people must be controlled and threatened before they will work Autocratic leadership style is the only one that works.

Values and Work Ethics

Diversity Thinking globally Balance Techno-literacy Informality Self-reliance democratic leadership flexible schedules ability to grow skill sets and recognition differently oriented toward work just a job Flexible hours, informal work environment, just the right amount of supervision Multi-tasking Give them lots to do and freedom to do it their way

What makes them tick ?

They tend to avoid corporate politics they have no orientation for it They are generally not very interested in traditional perks but (WARNING!!!) they will bail out if they see Boomers getting excessive perks They are usually motivated by the prospect of independence, the lack of corporate structure, a lack of rigidity, and the latest technological advances.

Generation Y (1980-1999 ,1982-2001)

Generation Y has grown up around various phenomena including the Internet with online chatting, Wikipedia, YouTube and its numerous informational resources, digital video and music, Tickle Me Elmos, continued abuse of underage drinking and iPods.
Theory Y managers assume that people like their work, are intrinsically motivated, follow self-control and do seek responsibility. They believe Employees can be consulted participative approach works the best
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Values and Work Ethics

Optimism Civic Duty Confidence Achievement Sociability Morality Street smarts Collective action Tenacity Heroic spirit Multi-tasking Technological savvy Have difficulty dealing with difficult people issues Diversity

Contnd..
Savings for retirement Racially and culturally tolerant Gay rights and non-traditional gender roles are accepted Concerned about the Environment Global warning Pollution Money is not the most important thing. Maintaining balance Cultivate personal relationships Leisure They want to make a difference and feel they can. Theyre not afraid to leave a job if its not what they want.

What makes them tick ?

They love a challenge They function well as team members a bit different from their older siblings in Gen X They want to be heroes They want to be surrounded by bright, creative people They want it right now
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How to teach, train, and orient them?

Allow plenty of orientation time Create a clear, realistic picture of the work environment good and bad

Spell out expectations and goals

Take the time to find out their goals and help them define a strategy for meeting them Take note that gender roles of the previous generations do not apply
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Thank you !

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