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Nov

2011

Gen X workers grumpy, profoundly unhappy

"A new study, the product of three years of research based on the careers of about 3,000 Canadian knowledge workers, provides some surprising insights into the career ambitions of four generations of workers. Among the surprises: The dramatic unhappiness of Generation X employees, and the ongoing ambitions of the oldest group, dubbed "Matures.""

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Matures place little emphasis on work/life balance. "Balance" was ranked in the top ten for Millennials, GenXers and Boomers, but not for Matures.
Millennials and Matures are most ambitious. Only Millennials placed "advancement" in their top 10. It was somewhat important to Matures, but not to Boomers or Gen Xers.
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- Matures want to be challenged. They're the only ones that placed "challenge" in their top 10.
- Older workers are the most interested in learning. "Opportunities for continuous learning" was most important to Boomers and Matures. Those in Generation X were least likely to say this is essential.
- Given that many workplaces have large numbers of GenXers and Millennials reporting up to Boomers and Matures, it seems there's a built-in potential for conflict here.
- Millennials are more focused on meeting individual and social needs through work
- GenX place the most emphasis on balance and flexibility,
- Boomers are most concerned about the work environment itself
- Matures are more ambitious than stereotypes might lead you to believe

Jan

2009

Four Generations In The Workplace by Sacha Chua @IBM - DogEar 犬の耳

f you've ever heard, thought, or felt any of these things, your team may have multi-generational issues. Find out how to adapt to four generations in the workplace!

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