An Employer’s Guide to Managing Millennials, Generation X, and Baby Boomers in the Workforce
Today, three generations dominate the workplace: the Millennials, Generation X, and the Baby Boomers. They range in age from 22-73 years old and represent 93% of the workforce. With an age gap of 50+ years, these workers bring distinct challenges, strengths, and expectations to the workplace. Identifying and adapting to these differences is key to effectively managing a multi-generational staff.
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Baby Boomers | Generation X | Millennials | |
| Birth Years | 1946-1964 | 1965-1980 | 1981-1996 |
| Current Age | 55-73 | 39-54 | 22-38 |
| Other Names | The Original Workaholics; “Me” Generation | Gen X; The Doers | Gen Y; Echo Boomers |
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