bridging the gap between the rising and the retiring generations
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Bridging the Gap between the Rising and the Retiring Generations!
Shira HarringtonFounder & President, Purposeful Hire
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Kids These Days!
“Children today are tyrants.
They contradict their parents, gobble their food and tyrannize their
teachers.”
Socrates (470-399 B.C.)
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Disclaimers About the Generations
Generational diversity vs. age diversity
People are individuals
Use to archetype, not to stereotype!
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What Shaped the Traditionalists?Traditionalist1915 - 1945
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• Hard work• Sacrifice• Respect for authority• Following the rules• Frugality• Military focus• God and country
Traditionalist Values
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What Shaped the Baby Boomers?Baby Boomer1946 - 1964
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• Bucked the system then…• Learned to respect authority• Live to work• Pay your dues• Face time• Career-focused• Competitive• Long-tenured jobs• Women in leadership• Diversity / Civil rights
Baby Boomer Values
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Baby Boomers Today
• Sandwiched generation• Facing financial crisis• Can’t retire or don’t want to• Long life expectancy
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What Shaped Generation X?
Generation X1965 - 1980
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• Independence• Self-reliance• Cynicism• Questions authority• Entrepreneurism• Work to live• Work-life balance
Generation X Values
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What Shaped the Millennials?
Millennial1981 - 2000
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• 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
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Millennials TodayFacing massive college debt61% of recent grads unemployed or underemployed“Recessionistas”—tight budget but trendyWant to innovate but fear failingAfraid of commitmentUnlimited opportunities--seeking adventuresWant to change the worldHyper connected to global network
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Generational Values
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Loyalty
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Respect for Authority
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Need for Feedback
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“Paying Dues”
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Work-life Balance
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Multitasking
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Comfort with Technology
• It’s cool!Under 35
• It’s just a tool.Over 35
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Process Improvement
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Innovation and Risk Taking
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Communication
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Discuss with your neighbor
What is one thing you could do to raise the level of engagement in your multigenerational
workforce?
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Questions?
Shira HarringtonFounder & PresidentPurposeful Hire, Inc.
www.purposefulhire.com