Becoming a Next Gen Workplace-Martin Engineering

Creating the Next Generation OrganizationRebecca Ryan

1Wednesday, October 6, 2010

When was your last generational moment?


“Sunday Morning” by Volkswagen


Are generations really different?


Meet the (Four) Generations at work


Silents, b. 1925-1942Turning 68-85 years old in 2010Sometimes called “Traditionalists”


“Hank”


Baby Boomers, b. 1943-1960Turning 50-67 years old in 2010


“Deborah”


The 13th Generation, b. 1961-1981Turning 29-49 years old in 2010Sometimes called “Generation X”


“Mark”


Millennials, b. 1982-2001Turning 9-28 years old in 2010Sometimes called “Gen Y”


“Christine” & Friends


Which generations are at work at Martin?


Talkin’ ‘bout My Generation


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Why do generations matter?


Mary Lynn said it this way, in 2007...


Human Resources Engaged-Hiring to Retiring

Age of Workers

Percent Growth in U.S. Workforce by Age: 2000-2020

-10%

13%

35%

58%

80%

under 14 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-55 55-64 65+

54%

73%

3%

-10%

7%8%7%

Source: US Census Bureau International Data Base


Here’s another way to see it...


Getting inside the minds of the next generation...


Live First, Work SecondWhere I live is as important as where I work.


30 is the new 20Adulthood is being pushed back.


Life online is LifeYou are who Google says you are


Tech-savvy.

I’m skeptical.More people under 40 believe they will see a UFO than receive Social Security.


When generations collide


Relationship to Technology


Relationship to Time


Relationship to Place


Relationship between self and others


Four Words that set the cultural tone in multi-gen workplace...


RespectWhat does “respect” look like...

to Hank, the Silent? to Deborah, the Boomer? to Mark, the Xer? to Christine, the Millennial?


Respect

Technology and Information

Work Ethic

Loyalty


Technology and InformationWhat’s the appropriate use and handling of technology and information

for Hank, the Silent? for Deborah, the Boomer? for Mark, the Xer? for Christine, the Millennial?


Work EthicHow does each generation define this, and what does it look like in action:



LoyaltyTo whom or what are they loyal? Why?



Engaging across generations


Six Dimensions of Great Workplaces


ManagementGetting great work from everyone on your team


Trust and ManagementThe Foundation of a Next (Generation) Company


Life-Work BalanceI can have a life and a career.


RewardsPay, perks, and pats on the back.


Surprise them by noticing


It’s the element of surprise, not the size of the award, that really moves people.

- Dr. Hayagreeva Rao, Stanford


Development


ConnectionFeeling a part of something bigger.


How do under-40s and over-40s rank these six...?


What are they looking for?Rank Under 40 % Over 40 % All Ages %

1 Life-Work Balance 19.5 Trust 20.5 Life-Work Balance 19.1

2 Trust 18.3 Life-Work Balance 17.8 Trust 18.8

3 Rewards 16.4 Rewards 16.5 Rewards 16.4

4 Development 16.2 Connection 16.0 Development 15.6

5 Management 15.2 Management 15.4 Management 15.2

6 Connection 14.5 Development 13.7 Connection 14.8


Creating a job offer for...Christine? Mark? Barbara?


How does strategic HR support employee retention and engagement?


We offer flexible work arrangements to employees who kick butt!

Policies


Support NetworksPlante Moran “Tightrope Action Committee” for (new) parents


Reinforce the right attitudes


Reward the right behaviors


When generations aren’t clear....


Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs


Q & A


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