Who are you… The Baby Boomers:  born between 1946 - 1964

Generation X : born between 1965-1980

Millennials; Gen-Y:  born between 1981 - 1995

Generation Z: born after 1995

Gen Z

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Gen Z; Who Are They…

Generation Z Characteristics

Generation Z Characteristics

Generation Z Characteristics

Generation Z Characteristics

The characteristic differences between the generations

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Learning Preferences

The Baby Boomers:  flourishes in coaching and mentoring situations.

Generation X: are looking for opportunities for alternative learning activities such as independent research and online skill-building.

Gen-Y: believe 2-way learning experiences are valuable.  Not only do they want to learn from the instructor, but the instructor should be willing to learn from them, as well.  This is a vital component to building strong relationships with this generation. 

Generation Z: craves regular and technology-enhanced learning opportunities. Looks for educational opportunities that use visually enhanced methods of teaching.

Work Styles

The Baby Boomers:  like to process, discuss, and collaborate on various work projects and issues toward specific solutions.

Generation X: are more self-reliant.  They prefer working solo.  "Just do it!" is their motto.

Gen-Y:  craves a very balanced work-life approach.

Generation Z: stays connected all the time.  Adopts technology at high levels and pushes others to do the same.  Approaches all aspects of life from a global and visual perspective.

Reward Systems

The Baby Boomers:  feel valued when they are rewarded in ways that enhance their future security, i.e., future promotions or raises

Generation X: value external recognition such as gift cards, award, ceremonies.

Gen-Y values rewards that offer more autonomy and freedom, such as flexible work hours, working from home, online and hybrid approaches to working and learning.

Generation Z: need rewards that are changed frequently to meet changing expectations and demands.

Attitudes toward Authority

The Baby Boomers: believe respect must be earned to receive and to keep.

Generation X: has respect for authority, but wants a less formalized relationship with authority figures.  Enjoys being on a first name basis with colleagues.

Gen-Y:  is not opposed to respecting authority, but questions why it should be unconditional and automatic.  Not afraid to ask for what they (and others) value in the workplace.

Generation Z: is high maintenance and wants high intensity in relationships with those in authority, as well as co-workers.

We should change recruitment strategies for Generation Z