5 Simple Steps to Fight Age Discrimination June 2014 | Page 3

Gen X Gen Y 1965 - 1980 1980 - 1994 Work Styles •High-quality end results •Productivity •Balance between work and life—work to live not live to work •Flexible work hours/job sharing appealing •Free agents •See self as a marketable commodity •Comfortable with authority; not impressed with titles •Technically competent •Internal promotion •Ethnic diversity Work Styles • Effect change, make impact •Work: expression of self; not definition •Exceptional multi-tasking •Less likely seeks manager positions compromising life outside work •Relaxed, flexible work hours, dress • Environment—bright colors, open seating, personal touches •Work in teams •Seeks continuing learning & takes advantage of it •Wants everything instantly •Effort separated from reward—no pay for performance Generational differences