generational facts

Traditionalists (born 1925-1943)

• Report fewer on-the-job accidents than their younger cohorts
• Would like to continue working with the same company in a different capacity
• 50% of those in management positions have never received training in how to gve feedback

Boomers (born 1944-1962)

• Over 1/3 feel they are in dead-end jobs
• 40% are seeking job opportunities in other organizations or looking for a major career change
• Nearly 75% prefer gradual retirement

Gen X (born 1963-1981)

• 80% state availability of training was a major factor in choosing a new job
• Over 1/3 would rather go to the dentist than attend their company's orientation program
• Over 40% feel that having a mentor directly influenced their decision to stay at their current company

Millennials (born 1982-2003)

• Nearly half claim retirement benefits are a very important factor in their job choices
• 88% have specific five-year goals
• 8 out of 10 feel the quality of an employer's website is an important factor in whether or not to apply for a job