Generations at Work: Managing the Clash of Veterans, Boomers, Xers, and Nexters in Your Workplace

This book was written in a very easy to read format, with lots of information on the personalities, attitudes, and work habits of the different generations. The practical tips in this book were very helpful to my own managerial practice. Even though this book used business examples, I found it very applicable to the health care setting. Often, problems that are found in business are multiplied in health care because we deal with people who are sick, injured, or at the end of life.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who has to work with people who spring from different generations.


Practical magic for anyone working with multiple generations   October 12, 1999
Judy in California (Tiburon, CA USA)
11 out of 13 found this review helpful

In "Generations at Work," Zemke, Raines, and Filipczak not only deliver a valuable compilation of facts about the attitudes, habits and reactions of current generations, they offer excellent suggestions for tactics to employ when interacting with "those other guys." If you need to expand your comfort zone for working with mixed generations, of if you have to train your employees or teammates to do so, this book is your best resource. It's an operator's manual for working with others in the 21st century enterprises.


Road Map for the New Millenium Manager   November 1, 1999
12 out of 15 found this review helpful

The authors have captured the essence and spirit of each generation found in the workplace with humor and practical help for the manager and employee alike!! In my own work area the book has become a great conversation starter for all of ages!! It offers insight into motivation, team work, and development!! The short cut boxes in each chapter are Great!!!


Avoiding Perception Pitfalls   February 18, 2000
Dean Langenfeld (The frozen tundra of Minnesota)
13 out of 17 found this review helpful

Are GenXers to be viewed as disloyal or entrepreneurial? This book is great in explaining that both perceptions could be considered correct. Compared to their elders, where company loyalty was rewarded with job security, the younger generations have seen lay-offs loom at the slightest downtick of the company stock. In response they've developed the attitude of "no job is forever", and coupled with the frenetic pace of technical innovation in which they've steeped themselves, they're off to the races.

The authors of "Generations at Work" do a masterful job of explaining the motivations of the different generations and how management can best utilize these dynamics to the benefit of all. Not only to the bottom line, but to the workplace harmonics and standard of living as well. Written with a healthy dose of humor, it's one of those books that's hard to put down, unlike many similar works on the topic that should only be used as a cure for insomnia.


A must read for any manager!   December 18, 2002
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

I've also had the opportunity to hear co-author Claire Raines speak on the topic of generational interaction in the workplace. If you have that good fortune, I suggest you go as well. Her grasp on how each genre of people fit (or don't) in the workplace is excellent and this knowledge has helped me in many management situations.