Source- Ravenhill Group

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2 Accepting organizational structures that have few or no mid-level management between staff and managers, granting employees increased autonomy, and establishing the flexible work-places that these employees prefer are among the concepts that will have to be considered. Source- Ravenhill Group

3 5Generations of Workers with Scott Lesnick

4 Let s Connect Everyone Manage That Talent! Define who they are Define what they want & desire from work Characteristics How to communicate/ connect each generation for continued success!

5 The Challenges More with less = team work Showing employees HOW to communicate Keeping Up with new work trends A better balanced/happier workplace! Understanding what motivates each Gen

6 Successfully Blending the Five Generations In the Workplace To assist staff to successfully navigate each generation management must understand different cultures and create a personal connection with staff, coworkers, HR and admin

7 Veterans Silent Traditionalist Baby Boomers Generation X Gen X Generation Y Gen Y

8 VETERANS & TRADITIONALISTS Veterans Silent Traditionalist

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10 VETERANS & TRADITIONALISTS How they work: Follows the rules Thrives on hard work Looks at work as an obligation Leads with a command and control style Communicates best formally (such as a memo, but avoids technology) Age of adults in 2018: <1% of workforce Who they are: Disciplined Places a strong emphasis on teamwork Prefers face-toface interaction

11 BABY BOOMERS Baby Boomers

12 Age of adults in 2017: BABY BOOMERS How they work: Workaholics Gets personal fulfillment from work Likes meetings Leadership style is collegial-mutually respective Do not balance work and family well. Works to live Feedback/Reward: Money/Title (recognition) Silver Tsunami 27% of workforce Who they are: Born during or after WW2 in an era of optimism, opportunity and progress Grew up in a two parent household Prefers face-to-face communication Good with technologynot great

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14 Baby Boomers Working part time because they want/need to Hired as contract workers after retirement NOT going quietly- Gen X is great, talented and small in comparison Millions need the money and don t have adequate savings Yes! Approximately 10,000 boomers are retiring every day!

15 GENERATION X Generation X Gen X

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17 GENERATION X How they work: Independent- fewer rules Want fast/immediate feedback Likes structure/direction Leadership: Equal, challenges others, asks questions Communicates directly-today s leaders Balances family and work Small # in comparison to Boomers and Millennials Leading Boomer s and Millennial s- sandwiched between! 34% of workforce Who they are: Born after Baby Boomers into a rapidly changing social climate and economic recession Both parents work, rising divorce rates and downsizing Emergence of high-tech and info age Age of adults in 2018: 34-54

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19 GENERATION Y aka MILLENNIALS Generation Y & Gen Y & Millennials

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21 GENERATION Y aka MILLENNIALS How they work: Good at multi-tasking Want to wear sandals to work every day even in winter! Very entrepreneurial, creative, passionate Uncommitted to jobs/careers not all though! Communicates best by /text/voice mail Works only the required hours and little more Prefer direct communication-feedback, praise 37% of workforce Who they are: Born of the Baby Boomers and the early Gen-Xers Part of our current hightech, neo-optimistic times Fast learners Very social, confident and realistic Think outside the box Open to new ideas Age of adults is 2018:22-36

22 Work standing, at desk, moving around, on a couch, on bed, listening to music Take them seriously! They are cause focused. The big picture. Making a difference. Don t be a professor-be likeable. They NEED funny! Prefer an open/friendly environment. Talk to them about family, friends and hobbies Understand that their parents are still involved in their work life Engage them!!! They are very open. Better informed than you might think. Technology is very important. Want the positive news before the negative news

23 Millennials Do you like to help? Here s how you can assist. Show them! Coach and support them- Communication goes both ways Be motivational! Multiple jobs, training Be specific with directions. If there is flexibility let them know

24 GENERATION Z Generation Z Gen 2020 igen

25 GENERATION Z How they work: Convinced it is brutal, a jungle! Cautious- want to succeed- Jobs via Twitter!!! Very entrepreneurial-want their own company Think Silent Gen/Vets meets Gen Z Communicates best by smartphone/ Their Network of people is their true powermore than job qualifications Job/ hobby = same thing! Age is 2018: % of workforce Who they are: War on terror The Great Recession Fast learners-really fast! Very social, confident and realistic Smart Phones Snapchat, Vine, Twitter Independent-in a rush

26 Gen Z igen Process information REALLY fast!!! Go from High School to the workplace More will opt to receive degrees on-line $ VERY entrepreneurial Social, Individual and global

27 A study by the University of Warwick showed that happier workers were 12% more productive. That s like adding an extra day to the two-week pay period!

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29 Mentoring 1-Mentoring improves retention, blends generations and cultures and grows productivity 2-Feeling appreciated/understood/retention 3-Increased opportunity for advancement-climbing the ladder 4-Leaves legacies and creates tomorrows leaders 5-More than one mentor can be beneficial-cross mentoring

30 Successfully Blending the Five Generations To successfully navigate each generation you must understand different cultures and create a personal connection with employees/staff. Ask questions. Mingle!!!

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32 What can managers do? Overcome generational stereotypes Have a supportive organizational climate Have open communications-ray Dalio Recognize and discuss commonalities Show employees how jobs fit into the goals and mission of the organization

33 Millennial s Training, flexibility, get them involved in decisions, show appreciation, get to know them i.e. goals, interests, ideas A caring/kind employer, provide feedback asap, show them how their works contributes to the success of the company A clear path for advancement

34 Wants work stability, mentoring, nice wages, well rounded workplace culture, training (on the job), show appreciation for their contributions, Financial stability, opportunities to move up, loves a diverse workplace

35 What can HR Pro s do? Help Overcome generational stereotypes Focus on team leadership Have open communications-mingle!! Recognize and discuss commonalities Show staff/management how projects/change fare aligned with the goals and mission of the organization

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37 Linkedin.com/in/scottlesnick