All studies and experience with managing Gen Xers reveals that the way they respond to work and motivation is different than boomers do.
Charlotte and Laura Shelton performed a nationwide survey that showed these results:
77% of Gen Xers say they'd quit in a minute if offered "increased intellectual stimulation" at a different company. And they're intent on managing their own time: 51% would jump ship for the chance to telecommute, and 61% of Gen X women would leave their current jobs if they were offered more flexible hours elsewhere.
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The mother/daughter team has co-written the book, The Next Revolution, which reveals how great companies keep the Gen X motivated and retain them.
The Sheltons' poll asked 1,200 Gen X employees to rank, in order of significance, 15 job characteristics.
Here are the top three things they found that they wanted in a job:
First - Positive relationships with their fellow workers
Second – They wanted their work to be interesting and stimulating
Third – They wanted there to be a culture of continuous learning.
"Recognition scored very low, and power and prestige ranked dead last. Salary, a major preoccupation for boomers, came in third from the bottom." She adds: "It's interesting, because most employee-motivation efforts in companies are designed by boomers, who tend to build the programs around what motivates them. But this generation is different."
If you’re in any type of management position that has Gen Xers working for you, take heed to the things this research tells us.
I have also found these things to be true in my own experience. They will work great for you, but their main focus in life is not the same as those before them. Don’t try to fight this but embrace it and you will be surprised as what they will do for and with you.
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