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2. PLEASE RESPECT MY GENERATION! FIVE GENERATIONS AT WORK
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PLEASE RESPECT MY GENERATION!
FIVE GENERATIONS AT WORK

3. Questions? Email them to Russell.Howton@bscc.edu
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4. GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
OUR PRESENTER
Dr. Kim Ennis
Bevill State
Community College
GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

5. GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
OVERVIEW
Define Generation
Unique Characteristics of the Five Cultural Generations
Communicating Across Generations
GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

6. GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
DEFINITION
Family Generation
Time between a mother’s offspring and her
child's first offspring
Cultural Generation
Age range and social groupings
GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

7. GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
FIVE GENERATIONS
Generation 9/11(25 & younger)
Millennials ( )
Generation X ( )
Baby Boomers ( )
Traditionals ( )
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8. GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
Characteristics
1991- (25 and younger)
Events of 911
Unfriendly global economy and war
Technology
Future Fear
GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

9. GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
Communicating
1991- (25 and Younger)
Be supportive and positive when communicating with them
Speak to them as adults, not children
Try to understand and be sensitive to how technology fits into their work and social lives
GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

10. GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
MILLENIALS
Characteristics
(26 -39)
Technology Boom
Positive
Strong Economy
Embraces Diversity
Don’t Command-Collaborate
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11. GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
MILLENIALS
COMMUNICATING
(26-39)
Communicate job instructions clearly and be specific
Give them challenges whenever the opportunity presents itself
Try to accommodate differing schedules by being as flexible as possible
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12. GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
GENERATION X
Characteristics
( )
Triple Divorce Rates
Learned to be self-reliant (latch key kids)
Independent and resourceful
Entrepreneurial management style (dot com)
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13. GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
GENERATION X
COMMUNICATING
(40 – 51)
When assigning tasks, give them clear and precise instructions and deadlines
Listen closely to their ideas
Understand that if they seem impersonal at times, they may be trying to be more efficient
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14. GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
BABY BOOMERS
Characteristics
(52 – 70)
Influenced by Watergate and Vietnam
Distrust the Government
Strong work ethic
Pay dues or climb the ladder of success
Optimistic
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15. GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
BABY BOOMERS
(52 – 70)
Remember their strong work ethic and try a reasonable and compromising approach to them
Let them know they are needed and valuable when appropriate
Treat them with respect and clearly explain your point of view
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16. GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
TRADITIONALS
Characteristics
(71 – 86)
Grew up during two world wars
Great Depression
Learned to do without
Hardworking and Patriotic
Military-style management
Loyal
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17. GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
TRADITIONALS
COMMUNICATING
Respect their values and beliefs which may be more conservative than yours
Try to find the positive qualities of their generation
Teach instead of being dismissive, explain instead of being impatient, and respect their significant experience
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18. GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
CUSPERS
Cusper is a name given to those born during the cusp years of two generations. Bill Gates and Steve Jobs (1955)
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19. GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
ADAPTING TO MULTIPLE GENERATIONS
Our generation, like our ethnic traits or other personal characteristics, help make us who we are. Differences contribute to a diverse and vibrant workplace.
Respect the differences.
Try to understand differences and think positively about them.
Treat others with respect at all times.
Try to avoid stereotypes, be they negative or positive.
All traits of a generation may not apply to everyone in that generation.
Try to be flexible with others.
Try to learn from each other what each generation has to offer.
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20. October 19 - Preparing a Career-Ready Workforce
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October 19 - Preparing a Career-Ready Workforce

21. ACCA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 20 – 22, 2016
Montgomery Renaissance Hotel and Spa