Competitive and hardworking

Baby Boomers (1946-1964) value job security, visibility, and recognition and rewards for a job well-done. As part of the largest generational cohort, they faced competition throughout their careers, so they take pride in working hard to stand out. They appreciate opportunities for continuous learning and development, while also mentoring others. Work can be a defining characteristic of their identity, and many plan to work past age 65 — though some may favor a shift to part-time work.

Expectations:

  • Competitive salary
  • Retirement benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Voluntary coverage (i.e., life insurance, long-term care, critical illness)
  • Accommodation to work past standard retirement

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The playbook provides practical tactics, metrics, and resources to support the recruitment, development, retention, and engagement of talent in the new era of work.

Tactics

Identify Required Knowledge and Skills Define the competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) a candidate should possess to succeed and identify which can be acquired through…

Look for the Soft Skills Skills tell what a person is able to do, while attitude (i.e., soft skills) determines what a person is willing…

Automate Easy Processes Focus on automating easy processes in the beginning to secure quick wins and to demonstrate to employees that automation and AI are…