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Generation
X and Y command a powerful segment of the workforce.
A combined demographic of 120 million people, Generation
X and Y count some of today's top performers among
their ranks. Independent, socially conscious, tech
savvy, and open to change, these groups are distinct
from their predecessors, the Baby Boomers. They
also require special efforts on the hiring front.
To compete for candidates in these groups, recruiters
need to tune into Gen X's and Gen Y's unique characteristics
and create a recruitment program tailored to their
preferences.
Who
are Generation X and Y? Generation X is the post
baby-boom generation, composed of individuals born
between 1961 and 1981. Gen Xers are culturally progressive,
technically savvy, and have their own way of doing
things. They are also known as the latchkey kids,
a skeptical, non-committal group in terms of career
direction.
Generation
Y, also known as the Millenials, was born between
1981 and 2003. The group is large and has almost
twice as many members as Generation X. A generation
born with computers at their fingertips, they are
known for their tech savvy perspective. Unlike their
predecessors, this group is decisive and career
driven. Members of Generation Y desire a range of
options and often lead socially conscious lives.
Read
the full article on recruiting Generation X and
Generation Y:
http://www.recruitersworld.com/Articles/RW/Special/GenXY.asp
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