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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 6
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Employers and the New Generation of Employees
Smith, W. Stanton
Community College Journal, v76 n3 p8-13 Dec 2005-Jan 2006
There are three generations that exist in the workplace today: baby boomers, Gen X, and Gen Y. Each generation shows an entire spectrum of human values, attitudes and beliefs. This article describes the characteristic attitudes and expectations of each generation. The author examines the differences that cause conflict and describes coping strategies for employers. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Employee Attitudes, Baby Boomers, Age Differences, Influence of Technology, Adjustment (to Environment), Job Skills, Interpersonal Competence, Employment Patterns, Family Work Relationship
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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