GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES
Traditionalists are excluded due to their decreasing role in the workplace, as many have or are looking to retire.
Baby Boomers
-Born between 1946 – 1964
-Influenced by the Vietnam war, civil class rights and feminist movements
-Hard working driven individuals
-Sacrificed to achieve success
-Affected their personal relationships
-Perceive younger generations as lazy and heavily dependent
Gen X
-Born between 1965 - 1979
-Influenced by events such as AIDS Crisis, Challenger disaster, social chaos and recession
-“Latchkey children” (Deyoe & Fox)
-Independent and entrepreneurial oriented
-Desire a work-life balance
Gen Y
-Born between 1980 – 1999
-Also known as generation Next or Nexters
-Highly benefited from technological advancement such as the Internet (Stewart, 2006)
-Raised by helicopter parents
-Reliant on guidance and instant feedback in the workplace (IBID)
-Seek for meaning in their lives (Glass, 2007)
Baby Boomers
-Born between 1946 – 1964
-Influenced by the Vietnam war, civil class rights and feminist movements
-Hard working driven individuals
-Sacrificed to achieve success
-Affected their personal relationships
-Perceive younger generations as lazy and heavily dependent
Gen X
-Born between 1965 - 1979
-Influenced by events such as AIDS Crisis, Challenger disaster, social chaos and recession
-“Latchkey children” (Deyoe & Fox)
-Independent and entrepreneurial oriented
-Desire a work-life balance
Gen Y
-Born between 1980 – 1999
-Also known as generation Next or Nexters
-Highly benefited from technological advancement such as the Internet (Stewart, 2006)
-Raised by helicopter parents
-Reliant on guidance and instant feedback in the workplace (IBID)
-Seek for meaning in their lives (Glass, 2007)