Welcome International Executive Housekeepers Association
TODAY’S WORKPLACEWHERE DO YOU FIT IN AND HOW TO GET
ALONG WITH YOUR COWORKERSJuly 14, 2015IEHA Meeting
Meghan M. Dunn, MPAExecutive Assistant
Savannah Airport Commission
In today’s workplace, an unprecedented four generations
work side by side. While this blend of generations adds valuable diversity to the workforce, it
also adds complexity.
MLK Jr.
JFK/TV
Women’s Rights
Elvis Presley
Baby Boomers
GENERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Walt Disney
John “The Duke” Wayne
Jackie Robinson
World War II
Traditionalists
TRADITIONALISTS (1922-1945)
Motto: “Save for a Rainy Day”Work Is: An ObligationWork Ethic & Values: • Hard Work• Respect Authority• Duty Before Fun• Adhere to Rules
Attire: Formal
BABY BOOMERS(1946-1964)
Motto: “Me Generation”
Work Is: An Exciting Adventure
Work Ethic & Values:
• Workaholics
• Work Efficiently
• Desire Quality
• Question Authority.
Attire: Business
Oprah
Sept 11, 2001
The Apple Age
Social Media Millennials
GENERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
CNN
Bill Gates
Michael Jackson
Starbucks Gen X
GENERATION X(1965-1980)
Motto: “ Be Like Mike”
Work Is: A Contract/Difficult Challenge
Work Ethics & Values:
• Eliminate the Task
• Self Reliance
• Want Structure and Direction
• Skeptical
Attire: Business Casual
MILLENIALS(1981-2000+)
Motto: “Take the Ball and Run With It”
Work Is: A Means to an End/Fulfillment
Work Ethics & Values:
• Multitaskers
• Tenacity
• Entrepreneurial
• Goal Oriented
Attire: Whatever Feels Comfortable
Tips for Getting Along with Your Co-Workers/Employees
from a Generational PerspectiveTraditionalists
Offer Them Job Security.
Value Their Experience.
Appreciate Their Dedication.
Baby Boomers
Show Respect.
Choose Face to Face Conversations.
Give Them Your Full Attention.
Generation X
Get to the Point.
Don’t Micromanage Them.
Lighten Up and Remind Yourself It’s Okay for Work to be Fun.
Millennials
Challenge Them.
Ask Their Opinion.
Provide Timely Feedback.
Understanding the Millennial
Traits1. Constant Need for Feedback.
2. Confident In Our Abilities, Especially Regarding Technology.
3. Crave Immediate Gratification.
4. Not Interested in Working Traditional Hours (9-5).
5. Restlessness.
6. Overly Connected to Our Parents.
7. Self-Promotional.
8. Job Hoppers.
Before you talk, listenBefore you react, think
Before you criticize, waitBefore you quit, try
Questions?
