With older employees opting to retire late and younger ones opting to work at an earlier stage, the workplace has become equipped with multi generational staff, which poses a challenge to managers. With different age groups come different needs and temperaments, which can drive a clueless manager up the wall. Fortunately, there are tips from management courses that can help you deal with the challenge. Before you get right down to it, you need to know the different age groups present in a multi generational workforce.
The Traditionalists
Also known as the veterans, they were born between 1927 and 1945. Due to their age, those veterans who are still at the office are working at reduced hours. These workers include senior partners and managers of corporations and law firms. This generation values hard work and loyalty. They experienced the Depression, which made them cherish their jobs even more. They usually stay with one employer and build loyalties with their employers and co-workers.
Expectedly, they are not so tech-savvy and will require assistance in using the latest technology. However, they are the most patient of the bunch and can sit through long, boring meetings, and project management courses without complaints.
Baby Boomers
They are born between 1946 and 1964 and have thrived under positions of great authority. You can find a lot of them in big name corporations and law firms. They tend to be cynical and very work-centric. They are the workaholic generation and equate long work hours to higher salaries. They can work up to 60 hours a week, often sacrificing family and personal life for their jobs.
Gen X
Born between 1964 and 1980, they have witnessed the burnout of their overworked parents, or the layoff of those unfortunate ones who lost their jobs. This made them develop a different work ethic to their predecessors. They value work-life balance and will make compromises on their schedule just to achieve that. This generation does not take to rigid work policies. They prefer flexible working schedules and remote work options.
Gen Y
The younger ones, mostly in their early 20s, are also called the Millennial. They are very comfortable with technology and will make good use of it to make their jobs easier. They are multi-taskers and can do their management training while tending to emails and social media. For them, physical presence in the office is not really needed as long as they can deliver the job that is expected of them.
The Traditionalists
Also known as the veterans, they were born between 1927 and 1945. Due to their age, those veterans who are still at the office are working at reduced hours. These workers include senior partners and managers of corporations and law firms. This generation values hard work and loyalty. They experienced the Depression, which made them cherish their jobs even more. They usually stay with one employer and build loyalties with their employers and co-workers.
Expectedly, they are not so tech-savvy and will require assistance in using the latest technology. However, they are the most patient of the bunch and can sit through long, boring meetings, and project management courses without complaints.
Baby Boomers
They are born between 1946 and 1964 and have thrived under positions of great authority. You can find a lot of them in big name corporations and law firms. They tend to be cynical and very work-centric. They are the workaholic generation and equate long work hours to higher salaries. They can work up to 60 hours a week, often sacrificing family and personal life for their jobs.
Gen X
Born between 1964 and 1980, they have witnessed the burnout of their overworked parents, or the layoff of those unfortunate ones who lost their jobs. This made them develop a different work ethic to their predecessors. They value work-life balance and will make compromises on their schedule just to achieve that. This generation does not take to rigid work policies. They prefer flexible working schedules and remote work options.
Gen Y
The younger ones, mostly in their early 20s, are also called the Millennial. They are very comfortable with technology and will make good use of it to make their jobs easier. They are multi-taskers and can do their management training while tending to emails and social media. For them, physical presence in the office is not really needed as long as they can deliver the job that is expected of them.
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