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    • Traditionalists. While traditionalists represent a small percentage compared to other age groups, the number of people over 75 who work is growing as of 2023.
    • Baby boomers. While many boomers have already reached retirement age, many want to continue working. But in the coming years, you may see them shifting toward less demanding job roles and fewer hours.
    • Generation X. Gen X represents a break from the traditional work culture that defines many older workers. They have a strong work ethic but welcome more flexibility, changing social roles, and informal work styles.
    • Millennials. Older millennials started their careers at the beginning of the Great Recession and have since experienced high student loans, inflated living costs, and global crises.
  2. Jul 9, 2024 · What are the five different generations currently in the workplace? Here is a quick breakdown to help you understand what employees from each generation value in the workplace: Traditionalists, or The Silent Generation. Born 1925-1945. Currently, make up 2% of the American workforce.

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    • Baby Boomers
    • Generation X
    • Millennials
    • Generation Z

    Born: 1925–1945 Dependable, straightforward, tactful, loyal Shaped by:The Great Depression, World War II, radio, and movies Motivated by:Respect, recognition, providing long-term value to the company Communication style:Personal touch, handwritten notes instead of email Worldview:Obedience over individualism; age equals seniority; advancing through...

    Born: 1946–1964 Optimistic, competitive, workaholic, team-oriented Shaped by:The Vietnam War, civil rights movement, Watergate Motivated by:Company loyalty, teamwork, duty Communication style:Whatever is most efficient, including phone calls and face-to-face Worldview:Achievement comes after paying one’s dues; sacrifice for success Stats: 1. 49% of...

    Born: 1965–1980 Flexible, informal, skeptical, independent Shaped by:The AIDs epidemic, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the dot-com boom Motivated by:Diversity, work-life balance, their personal-professional interests rather than the company's interests Communication style:Whatever is most efficient, including phone calls and face-to-face Worldview:Fa...

    Born: 1981–2000 Competitive, civic- and open-minded, achievement-oriented Shaped by:Columbine, 9/11, the internet Motivated by:Responsibility, the quality of their manager, unique work experiences Communication style:IMs, texts, and email Worldview:Seeking challenge, growth, and development; a fun work life and work-life balance; likely to leave an...

    Born: 2001–2020 Global, entrepreneurial, progressive, less focused Shaped by:Life after 9/11, the Great Recession, access to technology from a young age Motivated by:Diversity, personalization, individuality, creativity Communication style:Social media, texts, IMs Worldview:Self-identifying as digital device addicts; valuing independence and indivi...

  3. Jan 5, 2023 · Bridging Generational Divides in Your Workplace. Summary. Due largely to early retirements and a caustic mix of ageism and cost-cutting measures, businesses let too many older workers go during...

  4. Jan 24, 2023 · Millennials: born between 1981 and 2000. Generation X: born between 1965 and 1980. Baby Boomers: born between 1946 and 1964. Silent Generation: born between 1925 and 1945. Their office...

  5. Apr 4, 2024 · For the first time in history, many workplaces span six generations: from the octogenarians of the Silent Generation who are still working — and in many cases still holding onto key global...

  6. Mar 16, 2023 · Millennials: born in the 1980s and 1990s. Generation Z: born in the 2000s and 2010s. Exact years vary depending on the source, but regardless of the specific timeframes, each generation brings something unique to the table, shaped by collective experiences, outlooks, and characteristics.

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