The document discusses different generations in the workforce, focusing on Millennials. It identifies key events that shaped each generation and characteristics that define them. The document also discusses strategies for effectively managing a multigenerational workplace, including understanding generational differences, leveraging each generation's strengths, and how to recruit, engage, and retain Millennial employees through opportunities like internships that introduce them to potential careers. The overall message is that each new generation faces challenges when entering the workforce but with open communication and understanding of what motivates different age groups, multigenerational teams can be highly productive.

1. Millennials in the Workforce Understanding Generational Influences and Working with the Next Generation of Workers

2. Our Objectives TodayGain an understanding of different generations in the workforce and what makes each differentIdentify effective strategies for multigenerational workplaces and teamsIdentify key strategies to recruit, manage and retain Millennial employees

3. Characteristics of Different Generations

5. Veterans: Over 65 years oldImportant events included: The Great Depression WWII The Cold War The Korean War Sputnik went into OrbitYou might be a veteran if…You have the ability to entertain yourself without a TV, in fact you remember the days before TV

10. Baby Boomers: 45-64 years oldImportant events included: Man walks on the MoonCivil RightsWoodstockDeaths of JFK and Martin Luther KingYou might be a Boomer if…You can complete these sentences…When the Beatles first came to the U.S. in early 1964, we all watched them on the ______show "Get your kicks, ________________”

16. Generation X: 29-42 years oldImportant events: Challenger Shuttle Explodes on TakeoffBerlin Wall DismantledFall of Communism in Eastern EuropeU.S. Troops go to Persian Gulf for the 1st timeAIDS IdentifiedYou might be a Gen Xer if…Schoolhouse Rock played a HUGE part in how you actually learned the English language. I know what a Bill (sittin’ up on Capital Hill) is thanks to that show!!

22. Millennials: 18-27 years oldImportant Events: Death of Princess DianaDeath of Mother TeresaColumbine9/11You might be a Millennial if…Blog, Myspace/Facebook, IM, text messaging, and other social media are a regular part of your daily life

30. Generational ActivitiesForm generational groupsBrainstorm 5 characteristics of other generationsCreate a list of what you don’t understand about other generations approach to work.Bring cards to front when finishedWithin your group, do the characteristics written accurately describe you?Choose a spokesperson to explain your answer

31. Is the workplace really that different compared to 20 years ago?

32. According to a survey by Lee Hecht Harrison, 60% of employers are experiencing intergenerational tensions at work. *Source: Generation Y: They’ve Arrived at Work with a New Attitude, 2005

33. Workplace ValuesSource: When Generations Collide

35. Sound Familiar?Looking for meaningful workSeeking challengeChance to prove themselves and show they can perform wellEnjoys contact with peopleDesire to be in a position of responsibilityResents being looked at as though they have no experienceTends to be more job mobileLess respectful of authorityWho does this describe?

36. Training and Development JournalNovember 1970Sorry Boomers, the other generations in the workforce didn’t like you when you started working!Every generation that enters the workforce makes waves!

37. What makes Millennialsdifferent than other generations?

38. Millennial CharacteristicsHelicopter parentsThey’ve been told they were special there whole livesMore confident than generations before themTeam-orientedHigh achieving

39. Millennial CharacteristicsUnder more pressure to perform than other generationsCompared to 20 years agoMore ethnically diverseMore affluentHealthierTechnologically proficientConnected with peers

40. Millennial Employees: Why You Want ThemIncreased hiring needs with Boomer retirementsMillennials offer exceptional strengths to the workplaceFlexibleEfficient multi-taskersTechnologically savvy Value diversityFast learners Enthusiastic

41. Millennial Employees: How to Get ThemRecruiting: Online, In Person, Through NetworksManaging: Orientation, Open Communication, Feedback, TeamworkRetaining: Values, Opportunity, Career Planning

42. Engaging Millennials EarlyInternshipsIntroduce your industry or company to the next generation of workers

43. Millennials can learn positive work behavior from mentors

44. Millennials have a lot to offer companiesHow can different generations survive the workplace and be productive as a team?

51. Jennifer Fisherwww.generationalsoup.com