We can no longer afford as managers to simply ignore what motivates different types and age-groups of employees. We must learn how to juggle all of these things if we expect to be successful now and in the future.
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Keeping that in mind, we need to continually be reminded of the different ways that people relate to work today; we ignore it at our peril.
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So then, looking at ways to understand Gen Xers and how to help them be a great addition to your team; here are several more things that can help you understand them better.
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They relate to:
A manager who earns his or her respect.
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Respect based on position as the owner or manager.
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Freedom to challenge authority.
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Being told what to do.
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Being part of a highly motivated and committed team of people.
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Loyalty to the owner or manager.
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Opportunities for advancement based upon work performance.
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Promotions based upon longevity.
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Personal satisfaction with the job
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401k programs; life insurance, stock options, and other perks.
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Opportunities to learn new things.
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“Same old; same old.”
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The more and more we look at Gen Xers, the more we have to realize that a job is simply not a job to them. It is somewhat of an extension of themselves, and they expect that to continue in the workplace.
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To try to stubbornly fight that and not understand what motivates them is a sure way to lose the value that they can add to you and your company.
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