Dealing with Generation X and Generation Y in the Workplace When you take a look at any given workplace in today’s world you will see more diversity than ever before. This not only includes more women, minorities, and religious groups but more age differences than ever as well. There are more generations working together at the same time and in the same place than there has ever been in history. It is not uncommon to see a seventy-year-old person working in the same place as an eighteen-year-old person. This creates an interesting dynamic in the modern workplace because this age range includes six different generations of workers that need to be fully understood to get the best job performance possible. The majority of newcomers in the workforce
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The others include Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, Millennials, and the current generation being born which has yet to be named but is commonly referred to as Generation Z. Most generations are divided into 15-20 year brackets. Generation X is generally defined as being born in between the years 1965 and 1980. Generation Y is generally defined as being born in between the years 1981 and 2000. It should also be noted that the Millennial Generation is often confused with Generation Y and overlaps both Generations X and Y. The Millennial Generation is the least clearly defined generation with many outlets reporting it as being born anywhere between the years 1970 and the …show more content…
Generational differences can affect everything, including recruiting, building teams, dealing with change, motivating, managing, and maintaining and increasing productivity. Learning how to communicate and deal with different generations in the workplace can eliminate many misunderstandings and confrontations in all areas of business. It is always important to keep in mind that even though everyone in the workplace can be divided into different generations, people are individuals and their work ethic should always be based around their own individual merits. It is important to treat coworkers as individuals as not everyone falls perfectly into a generational stereotype. However, having insight into what motivates and influences each generation will definitely make for a more productive and more pleasant work environment for
The others include Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, Millennials, and the current generation being born which has yet to be named but is commonly referred to as Generation Z. Most generations are divided into 15-20 year brackets. Generation X is generally defined as being born in between the years 1965 and 1980. Generation Y is generally defined as being born in between the years 1981 and 2000. It should also be noted that the Millennial Generation is often confused with Generation Y and overlaps both Generations X and Y. The Millennial Generation is the least clearly defined generation with many outlets reporting it as being born anywhere between the years 1970 and the …show more content…
Generational differences can affect everything, including recruiting, building teams, dealing with change, motivating, managing, and maintaining and increasing productivity. Learning how to communicate and deal with different generations in the workplace can eliminate many misunderstandings and confrontations in all areas of business. It is always important to keep in mind that even though everyone in the workplace can be divided into different generations, people are individuals and their work ethic should always be based around their own individual merits. It is important to treat coworkers as individuals as not everyone falls perfectly into a generational stereotype. However, having insight into what motivates and influences each generation will definitely make for a more productive and more pleasant work environment for