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Bridging the Generational Gap Keeping Your Sanity in the Workplace Chris Perez, APR | @cperez08 Matt Prince | @Matt_Prince #PRSAWDC
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With four different generations converging in today's workforce, the struggles of communication and workplace dominance have never been stronger. Join the debate as we pair two generations on one stage to compare the strengths and weaknesses of Millennials and Old Schoolers, and learn the value in understanding one another to bridge the generational divide.
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Bridging the Generational GapKeeping Your Sanity in the Workplace
Chris Perez, APR | @cperez08Matt Prince | @Matt_Prince
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The definition of your generation does not define who you are.
It’s an artificial designation, and whether
you choose to accept it, is up to you.
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Traditionalists1925 - 1945
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Baby Boomers1946 - 1964
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Generation X1965 - 1979
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Millennials1980 - 1997
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Generation Z1997 - 2010
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By 2020, Millennials will make up HALF of the workforce.
60% of employees report friction
between younger and older employees.
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How Millennials Describe Themselves
Hard Working
How HR Professionals Describe Millennials
65% People Savvy 14%
35% 86%
82% 1%
86% 11%
Tech Savvy
Loyal to Employer
The PROBLEM with stereotyping:
Poor Employee Morale
Difficult Hiring/Low Retention
Diminished Productivity
Threat of Litigation
STEREOTYPES- -the
BEATING
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Trophy KidsMillennials are:
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Millennials grew up coddled, needing nothing.
They are demanding and have a warped sense of entitlement.
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Beat It Deal with it
Provide regular feedback
When criticizing, underline their importance
You are NOT special
Be OK with not getting a trophy
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TechnophobesOlder Workers are:
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Older workers are seriously behind
technology curve.
And worse, they mock and criticize what they
don’t understand.
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Beat It Deal with it
Reverse mentor
Find common ground
Accept your differences
You can’t learn it, if you don’t DO it
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NarcissisticMillennials are:
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Their devotion to social media has created a
#selfie culture that feeds on daily validation.
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Beat It Deal with it
Be patient, but firm
Listen
Explain YOUR feelings
Grow up!
Filter Your Life: IFE IFE
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Stuck in TraditionOlder Workers are:
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Older managers are stuck in the way it’s always been done.
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Beat It Deal with it
Demonstrate new best practices
Pick your battles
Reduce # and lengthof meetings
Offer f lex time/creativework environment
Reevaluate evaluations
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Difficult to work with
Millennials are:
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They bring their lifestyle to the office. Show no initiative. Are opinionated. And don’t show enough respect.
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Beat It Deal with it
Lighten up
Show respect
Build structure
Take risks
Recognize professionalism
Be better than everyone else
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Difficult toWork With
Older Workers are:
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They are parenting millennials at home
and trying to parent at work.
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Beat It Deal with it
Give to get
Accept responsibility
Don’t compare to your kids
Don’t say:“When I was your age!”
Leave drama at home
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WANT:What we all
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1. Good Career2. Happy Marriage3. Loving Family
Bridging the Generational GapKeeping Your Sanity in the Workplace
Chris Perez, APR | @cperez08Matt Prince | @Matt_Prince
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