is Better than Yours Bridging the Gap Between Generations in the Workplace

4 Generations- One Workplace First Time Ever! Each generation has a distinct set of: • Values • Attitudes • Behaviors • Habits • Motivational Buttons Definition

A generation is a group of people defined by age boundaries who were born during a certain era and share similar experiences. The MATURES Born before 1945

Influenced by the Military Baby Boomers Born 1945-1964 • 80 Million More babies were born in 1946 than ever before. 3.4 million-20% more than in 1945 • Running the show • Loyal Workaholics • Spending Style: Buy now, pay later Generation X Born 1965-1980

• 46 Million • Latch Key Generation • Entrepreneurial • Work/Life Balance Millennials or Generation Y Born 1981 • 76 Million • One-third born to single/unwed mothers • Motto: Technology Rules • Spending Style: Spend parents money Make Up in the Workforce Today Generations

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Matures Boomers Gen X Millenials 45% 40% Matures Matures • Strongly Influenced by Family & Values Religion • Dedication • Sacrifice • Education is • Hard Work viewed as a dream • Law & Order • Patience • Leisure time is • Duty before understood as a Pleasure reward for hard work Working with Matures

Give them something to do that contributes to the greater good. The Great Depression and World War II taught matures the value of contribution. Much of their self-esteem depends on feeling like their efforts are improving things for those around them.

Capture and apply the wisdom from their wealth of experiences. At their age, their knowledge and insights could prove to be valuable to any organization.

Help them adapt to and embrace new systems and methodologies. Just because they are older, it’s tempting to think they can’t learn something new. Not true! Baby Boomers Baby Boomers Values • Optimistic • Good Team Players • Driven/Love a Challenge • Highly Competitive • Workaholics • Self Gratification Working with Boomers

Showing respect for their years of service, skills, and knowledge.

Recognize achievements personally and publicly. Generation X Values • Self Reliant • Skeptical • Risk Taking • Fun/Informal Work Environment • Work/Life Balance • Family is very important Working with Gen X

As a manager of Gen Xers, you need to provide opportunities for them to learn marketable skills. They are less loyal to companies than their predecessors. They must feel that they are learning skills for self-enrichment or they will not stay. Hands-off. Prefer Coaching style. A hands-off attitude often works best when supervising, mentoring or working with this generation. Coach, don't lecture them. Gen X-ers value freedom and autonomy to achieve desired goals and often prefer to work alone rather than in teams. Have Fun. The more fun Gen Xers have with their work, the more they are willing to compromise on other issues. Millennials or Generation Y Values • Tech-Savvy • Achievement Oriented • Accepting of Diversity • I want it now!

Working with Millennials

Tell them why!

Tell it like it is.

Praise often! Millennials are accustomed to getting feedback right away from parents, friends and even video games. They need to know if they are on track. Generational clashes due to value differences can be minimized through understanding and acceptance. Thank You Chaun Vaughn [email protected] #DairyAmazing www.DairyMax.org