Work Ethics
for Every
Generation
Lesson 1
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Baby boomers work ethics
Baby boomers were born between 1946 and
1964.
They were born during the post World War
II baby boom.
Common Characteristics of Baby
Boomers
Work-Centric
Independent
Goal-Oriented
Competitive
Self-Actualization
Generation X
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Generation X: born 1965 to 1980
Gen X is also called the “baby bust” because of
its smaller post-boom numbers.
Xennials
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Born 1977 to 1983
Also known as the “Oregon Trail generation,”
Xennials had an analog childhood and a digital
adulthood.
Millennials:
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According to Pew Research Center, Millennials
were born between 1981 and 1996. The older
segment of the demographic are well into
adulthood.
Generation Z:
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Born 1997 or after
Then came Gen Z, or iGen, which roughly starts
with people born in 1997.
Generation Alpha:
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born 2010 or after
Technology by the numbers
- One of the biggest experiences shared
by a generation is the technology it grew up
with.
RECAP
How Baby Boomer Values
and Ethics Impacted the
Legal Workplace
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Lesson 2
Generation X-ers Work Ethics
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Gen Xers look to leaders to be Role Models
Gen Xers want leaders to be engaged in work and be easily
approachable.
Lesson 2
Generation X-ers Work Ethics
Lesson 2
Generation X-ers Work Ethics
How Generation X is Shaping the Workplace
Culture?
Generation X’ers brings a culture of work ethic,
quality, and reciprocal relationships in the
workplace.
Lesson 2
Generation X-ers Work Ethics
Xers are more pessimistic than both of
those larger generations that they’ll
have enough money for their
retirement
Lesson 2
Generation X-ers Work Ethics
Below are some of the things a Generation X’er can do to shape up the future
of the workplace.
1. Mentor a promising Millennial and share to him the judgment, understanding,
and knowledge gained.
2. Delegate work and new projects to Millennials and teach them the value of
collaboration and autonomy. The next leaders in the workplace should be able
to make decisions on their own.
3. As they say, “it takes two to tango.” Generation X should not dismiss the
opportunity to learn something new especially about technology from their
Millennial counterparts.
4. Being able to take risks and explore new possibilities (one thing that most
Baby Boomers failed to do in the comfort of their cubicles).
5. Listen to Millennials and not being afraid to implement their new ways of
doing things.
The characteristics of
Generation X in the
workplace
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Lesson 2
Generation X-ers Work Ethics
1# Don’t be a nagging leader
2# Give them a challenge
3# Flexible work hours
4# Treat them as entrepreneurs
5# Always give feedback
Lesson 3
Millennial Work Ethics
Millennial have a self-centered work
ethic. ... Millennial employees are
dedicated to completing their task
well.
Some pervasive myth of
Millennial
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Lesson 3
Millennial Work Ethics
Generations of Millennial
Have No Work Ethic
TRUE
FALSE
Lesson 3
Millennial Work Ethics
Myth: Millennial Don't Want to
Put in the Hours to Get
Ahead.
TRUE
FALSE
Lesson 3
Millennial Work Ethics
Myth: Millennial Employees
Have No Respect for
Authority
TRUE
FALSE
Lesson 3
Millennial Work Ethics
Myth: They Don't Want to
Grow Up
TRUE
FALSE
Lesson 4 Generation Z-ers Work Ethics
People ages 16 to 25, commonly known as
Generation Z, consider themselves the hardestworking generation yet won't tolerate being forced to
work when they don't want to, according to a new
study.
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