The Generation Gap in the Workplace Part 3

Monetary Rewards

• Generation Z – Benefits, opportunity for advancement
• Millennials – Stock Options
• Generation X – Bonuses
• Baby Boomers – Yearly pay raises
• Traditionalists – Fair compensation/increases when goals met   

Gen Z: Preferred Communication Style

• Traditional face-to-face
• Telephone
• Email, text is low on the list  

Millennials: Preferred Communication Style

• Immediate Communication
• IM, Chat, Text
• Social Media
• Cell Phones  

Gen X: Preferred Communication Style

• Email is the main source
• Phone during working hours
• No buzz words  

Baby Boomers: Preferred Communication Style

• Informal/Casual
• Available Anytime
• Phone or In-Person
• Two-Way Communication  

Traditionalists: Preferred Communication Style

• Face-to-face
• Written memos and letters
• Great level of respect

Until next time...






Sheryl Tuchman, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
http://tools2succeed.com/