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THE GENERATION GAP IN THE WORKPLACE

It’s a fact: most Babyboomers have a different work ethic than their younger counterparts. They tend to be workaholics, and leave very little time for personal living. Many expect this same ethic from the younger generations, who comprise just about half of today’s workforce, yet they become frustrated when it doesn’t happen.

If you are a manager born prior to 1964 (a Babyboomer, or possibly a Veteran if you were born before 1945), a different management approach may be required to help your younger staff be the best they can be. Here’s what recent studies have found:

Generation X: Born between 1964 and 1976, they generally dislikerigid work environments. Their strongest attributes tend to be independence, resiliency, and adaptability. Yet they do expect and embrace feedback and recognition.

Generation Y: Born after 1976, they respond well to a working relationship with their bosses, and appreciate structure and stability. Generally they exude a great deal of self-confidence, and thanks to the explosion of today’s technology, they are great multi-taskers. They also thrive on working in teams.

As a suggestion, both Generations X and Y should respond well if you do the following:

Set clear deadlines. Communicate your expectations and desired outcome, and focus not on the process, but on the results.

Support their quest for learning and improving their skills.

Offer clear, concise (and constructive) feedback regarding their work performance.

Acknowledge every staff member (no matter what generation!) for his or her contributions and accomplishments.

The younger generations are also great at compartmentalizing their personal lives from their professional lives, something the more mature generations can possibly learn from! Let IRS help you with temporary staffing, to allow you to take some personal time without worry! Call us today!