Are you aware :: generational diversity drives results by over double?

A major study over (2) years found, “younger” teams performed at meeting or exceeding expectations 62% of the time, while “older” teams landed at 44%, however - combining the forces of generations proved a favorable output of more than 2x the siloed percentages! 

*younger, median age <35 // older, median age >45

There’s so much variability among generations to learn from…

Baby Boomers :: live to work.

Gen X :: work to live.

Millennials :: prioritize living, then work.

Gen Z* :: crave work-life integration.

*a group still being studied in the workforce

We’re no longer in the day where…

  • being available proves our worth, our dedication.

  • speaking first (or last) in a meeting showcases power, our intelligence or leadership capabilities. 

We’re engulfed in a time where sharing power, listening to all generations, and prioritizing our mental health and well-being are imperative to thrive.

Nerd tip :: by 2025 only 10% of the workforce will be Baby Boomers.

What does this mean? 

Succession planning is a must to learn from Baby Boomer’s experiences (good + bad).

We can’t just teach or ask all generational minds to meetings, we must empower collaboration - allowing everyone to contribute. 

All humans are unique, but universally - we all want to be respected, treated with dignity, be seen/heard, have a purpose.

What exactly inspires each generation? 

Following are the values of the generations currently in the workforce.

Baby Boomers

  • Hard Work

  • Respect

  • Relationships

Generation X

  • Balance

  • Autonomy

  • Career (value more than the company working for)

Millennials

  • Meaning / Purpose

  • Personal Attention

  • Self (value over career and company)

Generation Z

  • Financial Security

  • Purpose

  • Equity & Inclusion

A quote to ponder :: 

“Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance.” - Vernā Myers

How will you ask folx to dance, elevating culture and amplifying results?

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