GI Generation
Born 1901–1924
Also known as the Greatest Generation, a label popularized by Tom Brokaw in his book by the same name, the GIs were young adults (for the most part) at the dawn of World War II. They came of age during the Great Depression, and these tumultuous times led to values of faith and dedication.
• The Silent Generation
Born 1925–1942
These Traditionalists generally conformed to society’s expectations and tended to follow the rules — which often led to great economic success.
• Baby Boomers
Born 1943–1964
Born after World War II, Boomers were largely teenagers and young adults during the Vietnam War. Unlike the previous generation, they didn’t avoid conflict — in fact, their protests of the War defined the entire era. Their independence and resourceful natures often carried over into the workplace, and many remain committed to their careers.
• Generation X
Born 1965–1979
Like the previous generation, Gen X is characterized by independence and sometimes rebelliousness. As digital immigrants — growing up at a time before the digital age — they can be quite tech-savvy since they had to learn how to use digital technologies, rather than being born with access to them.
• Millennials
Born 1980–2000
Also known as Generation Y, Millennials have received a lot of criticism, with many older generations calling them entitled, immature and self-obsessed. They grew up with access to the internet, and younger members also had access to social media while they were still children and teenagers.
• Generation Z
Born 2001–2013
The first true digital natives, the youngest members of the workforce are also thought to be the most dependent on technology. The oldest members of the so-called “iGeneration” are now adults. Many grew up during the recession and are already showing a strong work ethic — as well as independence and innovation.
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