Guide to Retaining Employees
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Comparison of Generations (the "Big Three")
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Mature Group: Before Boomers - Born Prior to 1946
Baby Boomers: Born Between 1946 - 1961
Generation Xers: Born Between 1962 - 1981
1 - Mature Group 2 - Boomers 3 - Xers
Outlook Practical Optimistic Skeptical
Work Ethic Dedicated Driven Balance
View of Authority Respectful Love/Hate Unimpressed. No
tolerance for
incompetent leadership.
Believe in actions not
words. More free in
expressing cynicism.
Leadership Hierarchy Consensus Competition
Perspective Civic Team Self-reliant. Because of
dual career parents,
divorces. Can plan
parents off each other.
Demographics Re: Gen Xers
• Children of dual-career parents.
• Record number of divorced parents.
• Video/Computer focused.
• Mistrusting of institutions.
• Distrusts hierarchy.
• Visual.
• Fiercely independent.
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This information courtesy of: Mary Norvid, HR Manager, Chicago
. Because of
dual career parents,
divorces. Can plan
parents off each other.
Demographics Re: Gen Xers
• Children of dual-career parents.
• Record. Guide to Retaining Employees
Who Are Our Employees?
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Comparison of Generations (the "Big