Generations At Work : Generations At Work
Program Objectives : Program Objectives Show the advantages of generational diversity in the workplace.
Identify the impacts of generational differences.
Learn the characteristics of different generations and how to adapt to and leverage them. www.readysetpresent.com Page 2
A Challenge : A Challenge Please Write
a One Sentence Definition of
“Generation.” www.readysetpresent.com Page 3
Definition : Definition A body of individuals born in approximately the same time period who generally share similar behaviors and attitudes. www.readysetpresent.com Page 4
Benefits of Understanding Generational Differences : Benefits of Understanding Generational Differences More effective communication/less misunderstandings.
Increased recruitment and employee retention.
More effective motivational methods.
Better-formed expectations.
Increased productivity and teamwork. www.readysetpresent.com Page 5
The Case of Understanding : The Case of Understanding There are now four (4) generations in the workplace with different expectations, motivations, attitudes, and behaviors.
An understanding of these generational differences can equip one to handle workplace situations with increased insight. www.readysetpresent.com Page 6
The Four Generations : The Four Generations Traditionalists/Veterans
(Born 1922-1945)
Baby Boomers
(Born 1946-1964)
Generation X
(Born 1965-1982)
Millennials/Generation Y
(Born 1983-1997) www.readysetpresent.com Page 7
How the Generations Differ (1 of 3) : How the Generations Differ (1 of 3) Social, Political, and Economic Influences.
Familial Structure and Influence.
Education.
Values.
Work Ethic. www.readysetpresent.com Page 8
How the Generations Differ (2 of 3) : How the Generations Differ (2 of 3) Preferred Leadership Approach.
Communication Style.
Motivational Buttons.
How They Interact with Others.
Preferred Approach to Feedback.
View toward the Company. www.readysetpresent.com Page 9
How the Generations Differ (3 of 3) : How the Generations Differ (3 of 3) Work Vs. Personal Life.
Desired Rewards.
Financial Behaviors.
Relationship with Technology.
Expectations. www.readysetpresent.com Page 10
Traditionalists/Veterans : Traditionalists/Veterans Born 1922-1945 www.readysetpresent.com Page 11
Also Known As: : Also Known As: Greatest Generation.
WWII Generation.
G.I. Generation.
named for experience of WWII as adults.
Silent Generation.
named for being perceived as dispassionate and conventional. www.readysetpresent.com Page 12 Veterans (2 of 18)
Influences: Social, Political & Economic : Influences: Social, Political & Economic Great depression.
World War II.
New Deal.
G.I. Bill.
Korean War.
Cold War. www.readysetpresent.com Page 13 Veterans (3 of 18)
Familial Structure & Influence : Familial Structure & Influence Traditionalists grew up in nuclear families consisting of two parents and children.
Fathers typically worked while mothers stayed home.
As a result, traditionalists tend to be conservative, rule-abiding, and appreciative of authority. www.readysetpresent.com Page 14 Veterans (4 of 18)
Education : Education For most Traditionalists, higher education was implausible.
Though they valued hard work, their focus was on scraping by financially. www.readysetpresent.com Page 15 Veterans (5 of 18)
Baby Boomers : Baby Boomers Born 1946-1964 www.readysetpresent.com Page 16
Generation X : Generation X Born 1965-1982 www.readysetpresent.com Page 17
Millenials/Generation Y : Millenials/Generation Y Born 1983-1997 www.readysetpresent.com Page 18
Slide 19 : What is your next step? www.readysetpresent.com Page 19
Slide 20 : Download “Generations At Work” PowerPoint presentation at ReadySetPresent.com165 slides include: the advantages of generational diversity at work, the impact of generational differences, details on the 4 generations in today’s workplace detailing: Social, Political, and Economic Influences, Familial Structure and Influence, Education, Values, Work Ethic, Preferred Leadership Approach, Communication Style, Motivational Buttons, How They Interact with Others, Preferred Approach to Feedback, View toward the Company, Work Vs. Personal Life, Desired Rewards, Financial Behaviors, Relationship with Technology, and Expectations. In addition future trends and statistics for the four generations; implication for recruiting and supervising (Millennials). Plus the pros and cons of each generation with 6 important tips on how to communicate more effectively with each generation and much more. Royalty Free – Use Them Over and Over Again. www.readysetpresent.com Page 20