What are the primary differences between baby boomers, Generation X and Generation Y?
Baby boomers did not go through the Depression, as their parents did. So, saving for a rainy day isn’t the norm for them. They have grown accustomed to a certain standard of living, and many of them will admit they have learned to live beyond their means. So assuming a large portion of them will need to work past retirement because of this, the consensus is also that they will not want to work a full load. Flexibility will be the key with them. Generation X trusts themselves more than institutions of any kind, and they recognize results versus tenure. They have to be managed accordingly rather than changed. Regarding Generation Y, employers may have to learn to deal with pink and blue hair, tattoos and a few piercings, worry less about rules, and place their focus on the quality of the work performed, rather than employees’ characteristics. How can recruiting firms help in this process? As the market continues to tighten, it is in employers’ best interests to partner with recruiters wh
