Table 1.

Today’s workforce: Veterans or Pre-Boomers, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y [2].

	Traditionalists/ Veterans 1925-1945	Baby Boomers 1946-1964	Generation X 1965-1980	Generation Y/ Millenials “Nexters” 1980 to 2002
Slogans	“Keepers of the Grail”	Invented “Thank God, it’s Monday”	“Work to live, don’t live to work	“Upcoming optimists”
Values	Logic and Discipline	Participation / Equity	Balance between life and work	Diversity/Morals
Provide	Stable environment	Personal Challenges	Feedback	Structure
Authority	Respectful of authority	Nonauthoritarian	Dislikes Close Supervision	Respectful of Traditionalists
Characteristics	Conformers	Optimistic	Highly Motivated	Can-Do Attitude
Work Priorities	#1 Priority - Work	To Be a Star	Fun and Flexible	Money
Train	Don’t rush things	Skill practice	Visual Stimulation	Mentor Programs
Technology	Unsure and Resistant	Willing to Learn	Technologically Savvy	Technological Superior
Career Goal	Build a Legacy	Build a Stellar Career	Build a Portable Career	Build Parallel Careers