by admin | Nov 12, 2010 | Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
When people learn that I work with the different generations in the workplace, I often hear “I can’t talk to THEM. THEY are the problem.” It doesn’t matter if it’s a Baby Boomer talking about a Gen Y, or a Traditionalist talking about a...
by admin | Nov 5, 2010 | Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
The other day I heard a friend say, “I can’t work with THEM. THEY are the problem.” Was my friend discussing race, gender or ethnicity? No, she was talking about Gen Y. And later I overheard a similar discussion in an elevator, with one Gen...
by admin | Sep 22, 2010 | Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
Who are the four generations? Traditionalists: Born between 1924-1945 Baby Boomers: Born between 1946-1964 Generation X: Born between 1965-1980 Generation Y: Born between 1981-2000 Each of these generations was influenced by certain events that shaped their psyche...
by admin | Jul 29, 2010 | Employee Engagement, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
The pulse of business in America is throbbing. People are concerned about the financial crisis, economy and upcoming elections. Despite this uncertainty, organizational attrition rates are high, up to 20% for some large firms. So what can leaders do to not only retain...
by admin | Jun 24, 2010 | Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work
We hear generational stereotypes all the time. How many times have you heard: Why do Boomers have to print every email? Don’t they know they’re killing trees? Why does Gen Y have to be online all the time? Can’t they have a face-to-face conversation? Why does Gen X...
by admin | May 14, 2010 | Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work
Want to know how to reach each generation online? Baby Boomers are less price sensitive and tend to purchase for need. They place a value on product/service experience. Yet, to date, there is a lack of relevant content that mirrors their need for understanding...
