The workplace is facing a generational adjustment of values, learning and working styles that will have a huge impact on how leaders think and act. Generation X andGeneration Y will transform the nature of the workplace.
Generation X (born 1965-1980 and approximately 55 million in North America) accept diversity; they are skeptical, pragmatic and practical, self-reliant, independent and individualistic; they reject authoritarianism and control; they were latchkey children and separate friends from family. They like a casual, friendly work environment, seek challenge, involvement and flexible learning arrangements. Work-life balance and family priorities are very important to Gen Xers. Continue reading ‘Why Aren’t You More Like Me? The Generational Gap’ »