Generation NOWSurviving and Thriving with 4 Generations in the WorkplaceLori Reed librarytrainer.comYou can view a copy of this presentation at:http://www.slideshare.net/lorireed

To: Help DeskSubject: My computerRemember that problem you fixed the other day. It’s happening again. Can you come fix it right away.WTF

WTF…Why is he such a PITA? Yeah we’ll fix your problem…next year.

I sure like those Help Desk guys. I want to be friendly so I’ll sign my name with my initials W.T.F.Professor Walter T. Franklin

Generations are defined bytheir shared experiences

Trends that affect generational change

Parenting Styles

Technology

Life Span

Matures or Veterans Born before 1945 Age 64 and older** As of 2009

BoomersBorn 1945 – 1964Age 45 - 64** As of 2009

Gen XBorn 1964 – 1980Age 45 – 29** As of 2009

Gen Y / MillenialsBorn 1980 - 2000Age 29 and younger** As of 2009

3 Things That Appeal to allGenerations

Effective CommunicationRespectPraise

Lori Reedlibrarytrainer.comlori@lorireed.comYou can view a copy of this presentation at:http://www.slideshare.net/lorireed