Rewarding Generations – 3 Things to Keep in Mind

Today’s Motivation Monday comes from Terryberry’s Wisconsin/Eastern Iowa Business Development Manager, Kelly Eger
Every organization has 3 generations working together but each generation is different from the next. Here are three considerations to keep in mind when creating employee recognition programs for 2016.
Baby Boomers  (Age: 70-51)

• Feels rewarded by money (Retirement Plans)
• Will display certificates and letters
• Likes public recognition

Generation X (Age: 50-36)

• Feels rewarded with time off (Vacations – Work/Life Balance)
• Needs regular feedback on their work
• Not attracted to public recognition

Millennials (Age: 35-15)

• Feels rewarded with meaningful work (Company’s Philanthropy)
• Needs communication frequently and will ask for it
• Wants recognition for everyone to see (managers, co- workers, professional network, family and friends

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Kelly Eger, MBA
Terryberry’s Business Development Manager for Wisconsin/Eastern Iowa