Tag Archives: Boomers

Why do we forget about Gen X? #HRevolution #generational #geny #boomers

“What about Gen X?  Why does everyone forget about us?  How come its all about gen y and boomers? We matter too!”    A gen x’er asked while we were out and about in Chicago after my generational panel last weekend … Continue reading

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The Generational Debate is About Expectations: A Letter to Boomers/Gen X (@imsocorp)

I’ve been writing, blogging and speaking on Gen Y issues since 2006 when ERE gave me a blog called Gen Y’d (See my 1st post). As one of the “old” Gen Y’ers – I have watched the evolution of “us” … Continue reading

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Boomers – 2/3's of you won't like it so don't bother reading it :)

I love generational issues – but everytime I start to think, we really are similiar I quickly realize I am wrong.  In fact, the concensus this weekend from Gen Y’ers I spoke with is that other than their own kids, … Continue reading

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Only 48% Gen Y kids have summer jobs? Add on the Mr. Rogers effect and the retiring boomers and we may have a problem….

According to a survey released this weekend, only 48% of all Gen Y’er that were of school age were going to be getting (or already had) a job for the summer.  That means for more than HALF of the kids … Continue reading

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