Generation X

The children of the middle aged workforce, brought up in households with both the parents absent, on jobs and in a continuous effort to improve their life styles and living conditions. They are often described as latchkey kids or children of divorce. The generations X employees are trying to deviate from their parent’s methodology in work and in life. They are independent, confident and autonomous valuing education and parenting above work. Accordingly, they do not have a value for loyalty to the employer, and have a reputation of ‘selling’ themselves, with only their attributes and strong points displayed forth the employer. This generation is more entrepreneurial and transactional--looking for what they get in return for hard work. The Generation X as an opposition to the Traditionalists and the middle aged work force seek balance in their lives personal and professional, and are more family oriented than the middle aged work force (Hicks & Hicks, 1999)

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