Post by jorge on Sept 8, 2016 17:41:47 GMT
Jorge J Rivera: Leading Across generations assignment
Mix them together: there may be trouble... From Silents to Millennials at Work
As people live longer and retire later in life,
we are faced with a multi-generational work force. By learning
and considering the differences between generations, we as managers can appreciate
the values and attitudes that make each generation unique.
The
article provides an overview and describes each generation’s characteristics
and what they can bring to the work force.
It shows how the silent (Born between 1925 and 1946) are considered the
most loyal and; as the years pass, each generation seems to be more demanding
than the last. The Boomers (1946 to
1964) are considered the “Me Generation” by focusing on personal gratification,
but at the same time are hard workers.
The Gen X (1965 to 1980) considered the “slacker” generation which questions
authority but greatly values work/life balance.
An finally the Millennials (born after 1980) which seems to be the most
demanding of the generations but captures good characteristics from the
previous eras and are the most educated generation of workers.
The white paper offers
insight into how companies and leaders can motivate each generation by meeting
their needs and diverse work style. For example, as people get closer to retirement age,
they may want more time off as opposed to financial compensation. On the other hand, younger generations may want
more flexibility in their careers. It
also, briefly discusses communication strategies to make sure generational gaps
are diminished.
You may find the “Leading the Four Generations at
Work” article at the following webpage:
www.amanet.org/training/articles/Leading-the-Four-Generations-at-Work.aspx
