Millennials VS Gen X

Hey everyone

Today I have decided to to talk to you about generations, specifically Millennials and Gen X. Millennials are the people who are born between the years of 1981 and 2000, Gen X people are born between the years of 1961 and 1980.

There are a lot of differences between these two generations. This is what the Gen X people are like in the workplace;

• They value work life balance
• They need independence
• They prefer task based work
• They view promotions as earned rewards
• They see technology as a learned skill

This is what the Millennials are like in the workplace;

• They believe in civic duty
• They are team players
• They need regular feedback
• They see managers as equals
• They view technology as integral

There are many different ways to manage these two generations. For Gen X people, the way you can manage them is;

• Let them focus on task based projects
• Let them have a life when they are not at work.
• Give them new technology
• Let them work independently
• Speak to them directly and give them purpose
• Encourage them embrace their entrepreneurial skills

The way to manage Millennials are;

• Let them make a difference in the world
• Put them in a team setting
• Listen to their ideas and use them
• Allow them to work hard and then leave work on time
• Give regular feedback
• Encourage them to be creative

These are all of the basic differences between Millennials and Gen X people.

I am a Gen X person because I was born in 1999. What generation are you guys from ?