The graph above represents the age and generational differences between the members of our work group from Cocoa Dolce resulting in every one of our five team members: Haley, Calli, Bekah, Lisa, Tim being a millennial with an age range from 22-31 years old. Generational diversity describes the mix of people who were born within a certain time period, which impacts their world views and work ethic. Those from the same generation tend to share similar core values, attitudes, and views on historical culture. During this course with Dr. Hackett we have learned that there are 4 different generational sections being “Traditionalist”, “Boomers”, “Generation X”, and “Millennials”. A Traditionalist is defined as a person born between the years of 1925-1944. …show more content…
Millennials today are very skilled at multi-tasking and entrepreneurship. Millennials put travel as a top priority in their accomplishments and emphasize a nontraditional religious view with many blended families. Millennials hold a strong sense of self determination, confidence, and are quick thinkers. In our case where the entire group is of the Millennial generation there are easily some conflicts that can arise and effect productivity within the workplace. In order for millennials to work well with other millennials there will need to be efficient and almost constant communication to stay up to date with quick changing ideas and new information. Millennials are very tech savvy so it is best if they use different forms of technology to communicate among each other such as social media, text, and emails. A positive attribute of having a team all from within the same generation is they, for the most part, know how to use the same technology and there are hardly any communication gaps between group members which is commonly seen in groups with member with large age gaps who might not able to be reached and communicate as …show more content…
Young people today value travel, fun, and diverse experience in their lives and perform best when this is incorporated into their work life as well as personal. Celebrating success often will bring the team together and further motivate the group as a whole while acknowledging accomplishments within the groups. At Cocoa Dolce our work group will meet up after work for outside celebrations following their busy holiday season as well as early holiday parties, and regular birthday celebrations which helps ease the stress brought on during the week. In conclusion our work team at Cocoa Dolce has not had any immediate conflict when it comes to generational diversity. Even though it is preferred for a work team to contain wider diversity within the team members we believe it is to our teams benefit to have all members come from the same generation. We believe this cuts out the larger issues and stress that comes from having larger age gaps between co-workers. As the company continues to grow and expand it will be interesting to observe how entering generations affect and change the current work
It is important to understand our current generations and previous generations. Understanding generations’ differences can help us when serving the clients. Human service workers will be meeting clients not only from different cultures but also from different generation cohorts. Generation cohorts usually define as grouping people together who born 12-15 years apart and have common experiences. There are five generational cohort groupings: Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennial Generation (Generation Y) (The University of Iowa [UIOWA], 2009), and Generation Z. “Each generation has unique experiences that shape their behaviors and attitudes” (Kilber, Barclay, & Ohmer, 2014, p. 80).
The generational span is exceedingly larger today than in the prior history of our nation. The multiple generations consist of the veterans 1922-1945, the baby boomers 1946-1964, the generation X 1965-1981, and, the generation Y 1982-1999, in addition, upcoming millennial generation born 2000-2016 (Murray, 2013). There frequently are misconceptions and misunderstandings based on the differing perspectives of each generation. Moreover, as an effective leader, one must comprehend and acknowledge the characteristics of each generation and utilize these individualities to mentor and motivate the staff they are leading (Hendricks & Cope, 2012). In addition to considering the impact of the generational
There are five different generations working together on any given work day in the world. These generations are the Traditionalists (veterans), the Baby
In the seventeenth century rigid Puritan society of Boston, Hester Prynne has an adulturous affair that leads to the birth of an illegitimate child. Dishonored and disowned by the public , she is required to always carry the letter "A", for adultery, embroidered on her chest. In the second chapter, the young Hester Prynne exits prison with her infant in her arms, at first she seems ashamed and even tries to cover the "A" on her chest with the child, however "In a moment, however, wisely judging that one token of her shame would but poorly serve to hide another, she took the baby on her arm, and, with a burning blush, and yet a haughty smile, and a glance that would not be abashed, looked around at her townspeople and neighbours." Much to the surprise of the public, Hester, even though embarrassed, does not give up her pride and shows the wild and rebellious side of her
Traditionalists are also known as the Veteran Generation, they are made up of individuals who were born between 1925-1945. They were brought up in a more challenging time with life experiences that
As you will learn, an inter-generational workforce provides many opportunities and challenges. While generational differences can and do lead to frustration, conflicts and poor morale, they do not have to. This
The workforce is seeing up to five generations working together for the first time in history. People are choosing to work longer and delay retirement. Ultimately, the workforce could experience up to six generations working together. It’s the role of business leaders to embrace diversity and guide their teams to cohesion. Generational gaps can pose challenges in the workplace, but understanding each generation 's unique characteristics and skills sets will assist in effectively managing diversity to keep a peaceful coexistence.
As generation Y, the first group to come of age in the new millennium, grows and matures, they have entered the workforce at an increasingly high rate, making them the fastest growing segment of the United States workforce (Dorsey, 2010, pg. 15). These “youngsters” are typically in their early 20’s to early 30’s, still in the early and formative stages of their careers (Wain, 2013, pg. 308). Joining these Millennials in the workforce are those known as Generation X, consisting of the middle generation born from around 1965-1984 (Wain, 2013, pg. 308). At the far end of the age-workforce spectrum sit the Baby Boomers – those born between the years of 1946 and 1964 (Kaifi, Nafei, Khanfar & Kaifi, 2012, pg. 89). And finally, the oldest generation still trying to eke out their last paychecks before retirement is the Traditionalists, born between the years of 1937 and 1945 (American Medical Writers, 2012).
As time progresses onwards, the rift between generations seems to widen. Today, an emphasis is often placed on the defining differences between the younger and older generations.
Understanding the generational traits of the people who work over and under are important to enjoying the work place and productivity. Knowing the people helps build positive relationship at work which will open doors to be an example of God because He is our Master. "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters," (Colossians 3:23). In the work force there are many different personalities and traits, we will discuss three generations, the Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y (Millennials). Baby Boomers are the elders of the workforce and have many positive traits to contribute, many studies indicate Baby Boomers were born between 1946 and 1945.
There are currently six living generations in the United States, each with different characteristics, beliefs, and values. The things that define each generation’s culture are derived from their history, upbringing, and the lifestyle of their time. Our generation was born between 1980 and 2000. We are called Millennials. We grew up in a technologically savvy world and have a high demand for instant gratification.
I believe that all four of the generations in the work place can work together without having any conflicts. Many professional facilities and companies have people of different age groups working together in the same field. There are many articles written by different people who say that studies show that there are many conflicts between the generations, while working together. The four different types of generations are the veterans, the baby boomers, the generation X, and the generation Y. I will talk of all their important characteristics and compare and contrast their qualities based on work ethics, education, and multi-tasking.
After reading the article by Farag, Tullai-McGuinesss, & Anthony (2009), I will reflect upon my experiences in a leadership role dealing with various different age groups through numerous situations. The discussion will include the generation I generally identify with, with whom I tend to work best with, and how this affects my unit. I will also reflect on the author's conclusions and recommendations and how they will likely affect my area of practice.
I am an average kid who is living more than the average life i began around 15 and 3 months ago . I’m a quality guy i guess . I like hunting and fishing with my dad and friends i also like racing atv’s .there is much more about me to learn.
Living in a world where there is no guarantee of a safe tomorrow, where every breath we take is toxic and every morsel of food we eat is filled with pesticide, protecting and saving mother earth should top our to-do list. But sadly, this is the least of our concerns. We are at the tipping point, on the verge when we cannot go back and rectify our mistakes and if we delay any further, it’s going to be too late. There are questions we need to ask ourselves and the governments from time to time: Are our governments doing enough to protect our green? Are they pitching in enough money to save our environment? And if they are, is all the money put to its rightful use? Better coordination between governments and proper funding is required to