Generations X & Y Presentation for SWANA Florida Summer Conference
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The document discusses the characteristics and workplace dynamics of Generation X (born 1961-1980) and Generation Y (Millennials, born 1981-2000), who make up a significant portion of the workforce. It highlights their differing communication styles, work motivations, and the importance of mentorship and professional development to facilitate collaboration between the generations. Recommendations for workplace integration include mentorship, community outreach, and providing resources for professional growth.
Generations X & Y Presentation for SWANA Florida Summer Conference
- 1. Working with GenerationsWorking with Generations X & Y:X & Y: Leading the Next GenerationLeading the Next Generation Monday, July 28, 2014 Chas Jordan & Marissa Segundo City of Largo www.largorecyclesMORE.com
- 2. How many.... Silent Generation? Baby Boomers? Gen X-ers? Millennials?
- 3. Generation X – Marissa (1961 - 1980) Generation Y – Chas (1981 - 2000)
- 4. Source: http://content.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,1 9970609,00.html Generation “X” Born 1961-1980 Comprises 40% of the workforce The self-reliant generation Challenge themselves and others Communication style is direct and immediate (needs answers today) Motivated to do it their way Want structure and direction Skeptical Seeks work/family balance Work with today's technology in its infancy Environmental interest
- 5. Source: http://libguides.reynolds.edu/millennials Generation “Y” (Millennials) Born 1981-2000 Comprises 30% of the workforce Have always multitasked Participative/collaborative work style (in your face) E-mail, voicemail, text, internet Not afraid to embrace the sharing of ideas in a team setting Social Media Goal oriented Service driven Demand personal time for family/leisure Need to know “why”
- 6. Source: http://research.gigaom.com/2013/03/what- impact-will-millennials-have-on-the-workplace/ THERE ARE CURRENTLY 80 MILLION MILLENNIALS IN THE UNITED STATES By 2025, Millennials will compose 75% of the workforce. (Forbes, 2013)
- 7. Working Together Well, now we KNOW about Generations X & Y... how do we get them to WORK together with us? Source: www.keyposters.com
- 8. Things to Remember... 1. WE ALL WANT TO SUCCEED 2. WE ALL WANT TO LEARN 3. WE WANT OUR CAREER TO BENEFIT AND ENRICH OUR LIVES, NOT BE OUR LIVES.
- 9. Ideas for Your Workplace 1. Mentorship 2. Commitment to Professional Development, Travel, and Training. 3. Quality Constructive Criticism and Commendation 4. Community Outreach Programs 5. Freedom to Succeed
- 10. Ideas for SWANA 1. Mentorship Programs 2.Understand Your Membership Demographic 3. Communication through Old/New Media 4. Provide Professional Development & Member Resources 5. Board Term Limits & YP Board
- 11. QUESTIONS??