Generation Now: Surviving and Thriving With 4 Generations in the Workplace

Generation NOWSurviving and Thriving with 4 Generations in the Workplace
Lori Reed librarytrainer.com
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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

Boomers
Born 1945 – 1964
Age 45 - 64*
* As of 2009

Gen X
Born 1964 – 1980
Age 45 – 29*
* As of 2009

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

3 Things That Appeal to allGenerations

Effective Communication
Respect
Praise

Lori Reed
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lori@lorireed.com
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Generation Now: Surviving and Thriving With 4 Generations in the Workplace

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