Generation X

being lazy and entitled, and abandoning the American dream. Millenials this year will eclipse in size the previous Gen X and baby boomer generations and by 2020 will comprise half of the U.S. workforce (Grisales, 2015). There is a ton of research on the millenial generation of about 75.3 million Americans. Millenials are approaching the workplace differently than any other generation, thus giving us a different outlook on the American Dream. The American Dream has been part of our culture since…

Hell-Raisers vs. Ass-Kickers It seems that there has been much discussion lately as to whether or not Generation Z, otherwise known as the Millennials, are “better” or “worse” than their predecessors, Generation X. This is quite an interesting topic. It is one that deserves more and more attention as the younger generation enters adulthood and the work force. There are questions that come to mind that need to be addressed. First, what are these generational differences? Second, are these…

This generation is always being labeled as “lazy”, “obsessed with technology”, and many others. However, many of this generation’s “problems” were inevitable with the current state of our world. It is very hard for this generation to find a stable job due to the supremacy the older generations hold. Contrary to popular belief, the millennial generation actually does want to go to work and make the world a better place. Given an opportunity they will. There are a few things that are holding this…

Nichelle Pace has made a successful career for herself in the communications industry, by finding underserviced niches in the market and catering to their needs. She studied radio, TV, and film at Temple University, and never thought her career would take her to new heights, such as speaking in front of an audience of 200 people in Hong Kong. Nichelle has grown her career from production to a Social Media Account Supervisor for Slice Communications, in addition to creating her own website…

The Millennial Generation In “The New Greatest Generation,” Joel Stein discusses how our generation is and will affect our future. There are three commonly known generation types such as, Baby Boomers born “between” 1946-1964, Generation X born “between” 1960-1980, and Millennials born “between” 1980-2000. Today’s kids are considered millennial born in an era that cell phones, tablets, and computers are used on a daily basis and seems to be the only way some people communicate with others. A…

era of booming technological marvels while having a surplus of everything. Technology brought them closer together and makes work easier. It also makes Millennials’s way of life more different than any older generations. As Millennials are not just being considered lazy by other generations, studies also found out that they considered themselves as “greedy, self-absorbed and wasteful”. Personally, I have to admit that some of these accusations are in fact, correct. In the article “Millennials…

result, it alters, the way we perceive something is commonly correct. Last week, angry parents baffled over a math question for a third grader that was posted on Facebook (Collman, 2015, October 27). The first question asked the student to solve 5 x 3 by using repeated addition. The student’s answer was 5 + 5 + 5 = 15, but was marked incorrect. According to the Common Core, "three groups of five" was wrong even though both were mathematically correct. Instead, the correct answer should have…

it does concern the future of the current generation, Millennials. Older generations, such as The Baby Boomers have opposing ideals about the young generation. They feel as though Millennials are only destroying everything that was created when they were young adults themselves. Millennials seem to have less of a notion of being married compared to older generations. For this reason, baby boomers—those born after World War II, see the current generation as immature and irresponsible for…

History of Intergenerational Issues Exploring the Intergenerational workforce, there are four dissimilar generations in the workforce currently. From the Traditionalists, to the Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials. Which makes it challenging, creating intergenerational issues in the workplace. Besides, complex depending on the group of people that are employed in an organization. However, as managers, is important to understand your employees, their cultural differences, providing all…

• Generations, Inc.: From Boomers to Linksters- Managing the Friction Between Generations at Work by Megan Johnson and Larry Johnson Chapter Two- Baby Boomers: The Elephant in the Python and Chapter Three- Managing Boomers The promises of having a better future and having a voice in a constantly changing society greatly influenced and defined the lives of the Baby Boomer generation across America. After the end of World War II, American soldiers embrace the realistic possibility of starting a…