Comparison of Baby Boomers Vs. Generation Z

The most studied generations coverge on the workplace. Generation X, the age born before the 1980s but after the Baby Boomers Generation Y, typically those born between 1984 and 1996. The two generations have different values but also share common beliefs and characteristics. Generation X is independent, resourceful, and self-sufficient. They value freedom and responsibility in the workplace.

Generation X for instance

• Is expected to contribute to the workforce in numbers of 65.8 million by the end of 2018.
• This generation marks the period of birth decline after the baby boomers and is significantly smaller than previous generations.
• Between 35 and 50 years old, Generation X tend to be more ethnically diverse and tend to be better educated than the baby boomers. According to statistics of 2015 over 60 percent of Generation X attended college.
• The Generation X mentality is a shift from manufacturing economy to service economy. This is the first generation to grow up with the access to computers and technology. Generation X comfort level with smartphones, email, laptops, tablets and other technology employed in the legal workplace.

Generation Y 

• Generation Y makes up the most fastest growing segment of the workforce.
• Generation Y grew up with technology, and they rely on it to perform daily activities more efficiently.
• Millennials usually prioritize family over work, even those who aren't married with children feel the need to be with their family.
• Millennials are confident, ambitious, and achievement oriented, also they tend to seek new challenges at work, they aren't afraid to question authority. They seek work with a purpose and a solid learning standard. They value teamwork and the input and assistance of others, they are true to no-person-left-behind, very loyal, dedicated and committed. They prefer to be involved instead of secluded.

Between the two Generations they have many characteristics and values in which they don't have in common. Yet they have few in which they share and/or start to develop. Technology, Education, and core values seemed to be the center of comparison between the X and Y generation and through statistics it is shown that this what interest surveyor's the most.

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