The Millennials (Gen Ys)- Part 4 The Multi-Generational Workforce
Millennials or Gen Ys, born after 1980 and the most recent generation entering the workplace, bring with them an ingrained understanding of technology and social media developed from an early age. They also have concerns about job security due to the recession; many...
Do you have an April Fool’s culture?
I remember many April Fool’s Day pranks that were played on me throughout my years. However, I don’t recall any that were played on me at work. They all had a personal context and came from my brothers when I was young and from my husband and friends during my adult...
Who are the Gen Xers?- Part Three Multi-Generational Workforce
These children of the Baby Boomers, born between 1964 and 1980, were the generation labeled ‘latchkey kids’, learning at an early age that self-reliance was a necessity, with both their parents frequently pursuing successful careers. To their own kids, they are often...
Generation Baby Boomers- Part 2 The Multi-Generational Workforce
The Baby Boomers are arguably the most talked-about generation. These people occupy the largest portion of the workforce and, for various reasons, are and will cause the greatest upheaval as they retire and exit the business world. The children of those who returned...
The Traditionalists- Part 1 The Multi-Generational Workforce
Who are the Traditionalists, also known as: the Silent Generation, Veterans, and Radio Babies? They were born between 1932 and 1945, after the crash of the Stock Market in 1929 and into the ensuing Great Depression. While the previous generation was focused on...
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