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?