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Noman Ikhlaq
Also known as veterans, matures, or the silent generation Traditionalists are the conventional workforce of the 1900’s to 1940’s defined by their stereotypic approach to work and life. They work in the office from 8 am to 5 pm, including work on weekends and overtimes in busy season. Traditionalists are stubbornly conservative, economical, hard working conservatives who respect authority, abide by the written rules unremittingly and put duty before pleasure. Most of their careers are spent under the banners of one or two employers which makes them loyal, and stable. Although traditionalists are retiring increasingly they remain connected, well informed and influential (Hicks & Hicks, 1999).
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Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Generational Differences in the Workplace
The corporate firms today generally have five different generations of people working adjacently; the middle aged workers, the Traditionalists, generation X and Generation Y. To ensure productivity and a continuation of traditional work ethics and methodology, employers have to create an effective work environment for younger workers, as well as older workers. A balance between these work forces can be advantageous to the employer creating newer work opportunities which can be executed up to optimum level with the help of experienced workers.
A generation is defined by demographics and key cultural and historical events that shape characteristics (thought processes, work ethics, traditions, techniques, aspirations, future ambitions etc) of the people in that age.
General description of these generations are employees over 60 years of age belong to the Traditionalists, In their mid 40s to 60 are the middle aged work force, employees from the age of 20 to 40 are the Generation X and those in their early 20s or younger are the Generation Y (Deal,2006).Generational differences create patterns that can be observed over time. Studying the background and characteristics of each generation can be helpful in assessing the challenges each individual imposes on the work environment, and distinctive talents of individuals as well as determining the future patterns of the workplace
A generation is defined by demographics and key cultural and historical events that shape characteristics (thought processes, work ethics, traditions, techniques, aspirations, future ambitions etc) of the people in that age.
General description of these generations are employees over 60 years of age belong to the Traditionalists, In their mid 40s to 60 are the middle aged work force, employees from the age of 20 to 40 are the Generation X and those in their early 20s or younger are the Generation Y (Deal,2006).Generational differences create patterns that can be observed over time. Studying the background and characteristics of each generation can be helpful in assessing the challenges each individual imposes on the work environment, and distinctive talents of individuals as well as determining the future patterns of the workplace
