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Creating a Great Place to Work – 12 Essential Strategies

Creating a great place to work is becoming more and more important as new generations enter the workforce with new priorities, values and goals for their career. Growth-oriented organizations will need to plan new ways to engage their employees in … Continue reading

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Characteristics of Generation 2020: Generations at Work

So far, we have learned about Traditionalists, the Baby Boomers, Generation X. and the Millennials.  In this article, you’ll meet the youngest of the five great American Workplace generations. Coming soon to a workplace near you . . . . … Continue reading

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Characteristics of Millennials: Generations at Work

Millennials: It’s time to meet the next of the five great American workplace generations—the group known as the Millennials, whose workers were born between 1977 and 1997. The Millennials are well educated (roughly 60% are college graduates).  Their primary values … Continue reading

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Characteristics of Generation X: Generations at Work

Generation X: These workers are born between 1965 and 1976. More cynical than any of the other four groups, these workers are likely to have little or no initial loyalty to the company they work for.  Their primary value is … Continue reading

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Characteristics of Baby Boomers: Generations at Work

Baby Boomers: The second-oldest of the five workplace generations, the Baby Boomers are the workers born between 1946 and 1964. This large group includes most of the major decision makers who will be “calling the shots” between now and 2030.  … Continue reading

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