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7 Ways Xers Differ From Boomers In the Workplace
No,
they're not from Mars, but Generation Xers are
dramatically different from the Boomers. Here are the
top 7 difference you're likely to see between Boomers
and Xers in the workplace.
Getting
Up to Speed On Gen X...
Top 7 Ways Xers Differ
From Boomers In The Workplace
1.
Their approach to authority is casual. It's not that
Xers don't respect authority; it's that they are
unimpressed by authority. Xers grew up watching many
"authority" figures fall from grace. Think
Nixon, Jim Baker, and Jimmy Swaggart. Many also saw
their own parents (their first authority figures)
divorce. What they witnessed has a definite impact on
their views on authority. In Managing the Clash of
Veterans, Boomers, Xers, and Nexters in Your Workplace,
the authors explain that Xers are likely to treat the
company president just the way they would the front-desk
receptionist.
2.
They thrive in a casual, fun work environment. You'd
be hard pressed to find a stuffed shirt Xer. Generation
X wants an informal and casual workplace. And we're
talking more than Jeans Day once a week. In Generations
At Work, the authors report that "Many (Xers)
assert that casual days aren't just a perk: they
actually make us work harder and get more done."
Further, the authors of Generations At Work report that
"Anything that makes work less
"corporate" resonates well with generation X
".
3.
Xers are pessimistic when it comes to their future. A
survey of Generation X revealed that more Xers believe
General Hospital will be around longer than Social
Security. Xers have seen massive layoffs and slashes in
company benefit plans. They are skeptical about their
future and almost no Xer expects to work at one company
until retirement.
4.
They have a nontraditional approach to time. (Surprise,
surprise!) The attitude of many Xers is "As long as
I get my work done and do my fair share, what does it
matter what time I show up or leave?" Don't mistake
this attitude with "slacking?" Xers grew up in
flexible times and they approach everything - even work
schedules - with a flexible attitude.
5.
Family and work balance is extremely important to Xers. Many
Xers grew up in two-income families. And as a result,
there was no one waiting at home to bring them milk and
cookies. Their parents made many sacrifices, including
missing out on school plays and sporting events. Xers
are determined to make work serve their lives and not
the other way around.
6.
Generation Xers tend to be technologically savvy. You're
probably not surprised to learn than that Xers will
prefer to hold discussions and make decisions
electronically over traditional staff meetings and
memos. Xers grew up with GameBoys, microwaves, and VCRs.
Technology is second nature to them.
7.
Workaholism is not a trait you'll find in many Gen Xers.
While it may be common to find a Boomer who is a
workaholic, this is not the case with Xers. Their motto
is "Get a life!"
If you've
had challenges understanding, managing, or motivating
your Generation X (1965-1976) employees, you're not
alone. Few managers are naturally endowed with the
specific skills, strategies, and smarts it takes to
manage and motivate this young, unique, complex, and
talented generation.
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