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Engaging the Next Generation Today: A Fresh Look at Your Multigenerational Staff
Shira HarringtonFounder & President
Purposeful Hire
Houston RuckCreative DirectorGrowth Energy
Kids These Days!
“Children today are tyrants.
They contradict their parents, gobble
their food and tyrannize their
teachers.”
Socrates (470-399 B.C.)
Disclaimers About the Generations
Generational diversity vs. age diversity
People are individuals
Use to archetype, not to stereotype!
What Shaped the Traditionalists?Traditionalist1915 - 1945
• Hard work• Sacrifice• Respect for authority• Following the rules• Frugality• Military focus• God and country
Traditionalist Values
What Shaped the Baby Boomers?Baby Boomer1946 - 1964
• Respect for seniority• Live to work• Pay your dues• Face time• Career-focused• Competitive• Long-tenured jobs• Women in leadership• Diversity / Civil rights
Baby Boomer Values
Baby Boomers Today
• Sandwiched generation• Facing financial crisis• Can’t retire• Long life expectancy• Many want to reinvent their careers
What Shaped Generation X?
Generation X1965 - 1980
• Independence• Self-reliance• Cynicism• Questions authority• Entrepreneurism• Work to live• Work-life balance
Generation X Values
Generation X Today
• Many choosing to forgo executive roles• Waiting for Boomers to retire• Moms trying to re-enter workforce
What Shaped the Millennials?
Millennial1981 - 2000
• High expectations / Self-esteem• Strong parental influence• Global diversity• Saving the environment• Tech-focused• Team oriented• Work-life integration• Multi-tasking• Rapid career advancement• Frequent feedback• Question everything• Personal branding
Millennial Values
Millennials Today
• Facing massive college debt• 61% of recent grads unemployed or
underemployed• Want to innovate but fear failing• Afraid of commitment• Unlimited opportunities• Want to change the world
Generational Work Values
Who are YOU loyal to?
• Older generations loyal to employer• 1990s recession broke loyalty contract• Millennials tuned to station WIIFM• Employees are paid volunteers • Focused on career advancement This is a challenge for succession planning!
Decline of Employer Loyalty
Authority / Leadership
How does a leader get respect?
Older workers• Respect for authority based on military model
(age, tenure, rank)
Younger workers• Respect for authority not assumed…it’s earned
What Happened to Work Ethic?
Face time… or get the job done?
Older workers• Putting in face time = good work ethic
Younger workers• Paid to get job done regardless of when/where
Is Knowledge Really Power? Older Workers• Knowledge is on need-to-know basis
Younger Workers• Knowledge should be shared freely
Sharing Knowledge
Time for Discussion!
Discuss at your tables
What is one thing you could do to raise the level of engagement in your multigenerational
workforce?
Questions?
Shira HarringtonFounder & PresidentPurposeful Hire, Inc.
www.purposefulhire.com
Houston RuckCreative DirectorGrowth Energy
[email protected]@SawatdeeRuck
