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No generation has been so misunderstood and underestimated. This generation brought us civil rights, an unparalleled national wealth in the arts and commerce, and unimaginable advances in science and technology! “Silents” are about 95% retired at this point. In a few short years virtually no “Silents” will command an industry, a battlefield, anything at all. They will have mostly gone well into the shadows. The Silent Generation also referred to as “Veterans” (mid-l920s – mid-1940s) Silentsare about 95% retired at this point. In a few short years virtually no “Silents” will command an industry, a battlefield, anything at all. They will have mostly gone well into the shadows. No generation has been so misunderstood and underestimated. This generation brought us civil rights, an unparalleled national wealth in the arts and commerce, and unimaginable advances in science and technology
Three theories about the origin of the label “Silent Generation”…
4 million Canadians over the age of 65 constitute 13% of the population, and 1 million of them, or 3%, are over age 80.
SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF Silents AT WORK
Attitudes
Contributions
Cautions
SOME MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT Silents:
Media Myth: More accidents and illness. Reality: They actually have fewer on-the-job accidents. Insurance claims are no different than for all workers.
Media Myth: Can’t learn technology. Reality: Silents are motivated students when training is done right (respectfully, with low stress).
Media Myth: Don’t want to work. Reality: Many prefer to be working past retirement, at least part time; job changing still carries a stigma for them.
Media Myth: Not as productive as younger workers. Reality: Surveys continue to report that older workers are every bit as productive as younger ones.
Media Myth: Not as smart as younger workers. Reality: Psychologists find that intelligence remains constant until at least age 70.
SOME RESULTS OF COLLISIONS BETWEEN Baby Boomers AND OTHER GENERATIONAL GROUPS
when a Boomer (mid 1940s to mid-1960s) collides, they think…
when a GenX (mid-1060s to late 1970s) collides, they think…
when a GenY (1980s to 2000) collides, they think…
There are countless ways we differ in background, personality, values, preferences, and style. To make judgments about these differences (i.e., who is better), is illogical and meaningless. However, exploring generational diversity can help explain – and bridge – the sometimes-baffling differences behind our unspoken assumptions and at-odds attitudes.
Caution: Be careful to avoid reinforcing negative stereotypes. Generational differences are a start, not an end to understanding.
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Source by Pat Thornton
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