The wants and needs of a

are different from those of a

Baby-boomers may care about strong

…while Millennials may be adamant on their company providing

While the two generations aren’t complete opposites, it is important to understand that

they function very differently in the workplace

We have compiled

amongst these generations

(and how to best utilize the skills of each group)

Expectations about receiving feedback

A Millennial employee wants your

They want to know that they are doing their job right, and well.

And they want to know regularly.

On the contrary, Baby-boomers don’t expect

to have their hands held

Once they are assigned a task, they aim to complete the job - no questions asked and

no round of applause needed

Luckily, the solution to combining these differing opinions about

can be quite simple!

Millennials are asking for mentors, and Baby-boomers

can fill this void

By assigning a Baby-boomer as a Millennial’s mentor, the boomer can

provide the meaningful feedback that the Millennial desires

Dependence on Technology

In the office, Millennials

rely heavily on technology for communication and interaction

However, Baby-boomers are having a tougher

time letting go of their now antiquated ways

Be

Be

Be

Acknowledge the less

employees by providing tutorials and seminars

The change in supply and demand

Today, there is a

demand for Millennial talent

than there is supply of it

Baby-boomers didn’t have the to pick and choose

when they started job searching

Be aware that there are many job options today…

…and focus on maintaining a by providing

a fun and healthy work environment

Age’s Effect on Health

Millennials are the youngest members of the office today

Their energy level is… …HIGH!

But, their likelihood to commit to one company is…

…LOW

They are not as concerned with a comprehensive health benefits package for a family.

…Baby-boomers are the

of the office

Their main focus is in being able to provide for their families and the future

They are to their company

So for them, focus on your

Make sure your benefits package has enough of a

variety to attract both Millennial and Baby-boomer talent!

Employee Expectation

Millennials do not come with the expectation to

But Baby-boomers expect everyone to

This can leave both generations frustrated with you as to why their

professional path is not panning out as they originally thought

Address expectations at the beginning of

employment to avoid confusion and

misunderstandings

Company Loyalty

It’s no secret that Millennials like to

“91% of Millennials expect to stay at a company for less than 3 years”

– JB Training Solutions

BUT…

“62% of boomers say it is likely that they will stay at the same company for the rest of

their lives” – Pew Survey

What can you do? Show employee appreciation!

Let them know that no matter their

age, they are to your company in their own unique way.

Celebrate

Celebrate

Celebrate a

If you show that you care about your employees,

they will give you respect and loyalty in return

We hope this helps you to bridge the generational gap between your employees!

For more in depth solutions and details,

check out our eBook here: http://resources.urbanbound.com/millennials-boomers