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No, they are not extracted from Mars, but Generation Xers are substantially different from the Boomers. On this blog are the top 7 generational differences you?re likely to find between generation Y in the workplace and generation X in the workplace. 1. Sometimes their attitude to authority is laidback. It?s not that Xers don?t accept authority; it?s that they are unimpressed by authority. Xers grew up watching many authority figures descend from grace; think Nixon, Jim Baker, and Jimmy Swaggart. Many also watched their own mothers and fathers (their first authority figures) divorce. What they saw had a distinct impact on their viewpoints on authority. Inthe authors explain that Xers are prone to address the company CEO just the way they would the front-desk receptionist. 2. Generation X at work, thrives in a casual, entertaining work environment. You?d be hard pressed to find a stuffed shirt Xer. Generation X wants an unofficial and relaxed workplace, more than once a week. In Generations At Work, the authors report that many (Xers) assert that relaxed days aren?t just a perk: "they actually make us work harder and get more done". Furthermore, the authors of Generations At Work says that almost anything that makes work less cookie cutter, resonates well with generation X. 3. Xers are negative when it comes to their years to come. A evaluation of Generation X revealed that more Xers have faith General Hospital will be around longer than Social Security. Xers have seen massive firings and slashes in company benefit plans. They are dubious about their years to come and almost no Xer expects to work at one business until retiring. generation y in the workplace 4. They have a nontraditional attitude toward time. This is just yet another one of the generational differences. The attitudes of many Xers is "as long as I get my work finished and do my fair amount, what does it matter what time I come in or go?" Don?t mistake this attitude with laziness. Xers grew up in adaptable times and they approach everything, even work schedules, with a adaptable outlook. 5. Family and job balance is very essential to Xers. Many Xers grew up in two-income families. s a result, there was no one hanging around at home to give them snacks. Their moms and dads made a large number of sacrifices, including missing out on school musicals and sporting events. Xers are determined to make work serve their lives and not visa versa. 6. Generation Xers tend to be technologically savvy. You?re probably not amazed to learn than that Xers will prefer to hold meetings and make conclusions electronically traditional staff conferences and memos. Xers were raised with video games, microwaves, and VCRs. Technology is part of everyday life to them. 7. Generation Xers are not often workaholics. While it may be common to find a Boomer who is a workaholic, this is not the case with Xers. If you?ve had ?difficulties? understanding, regulating, or inspiring your Generation X (1965-1976) employees, you?re not alone. Few managers are naturally equipped with the exact techniques, procedures, and intellect it takes to manage and motivate this younger, one-of-a-kind, complex, and talented generation.