Geeks. Geezers, and Googlization

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Success Performance Solutions, a leading provider of employee assessments and workforce solutions, released its first report based on its “Are you a Geek or a Geezer” survey during the first week of May 2009. This survey queried over 1900 participants on their use of technology habits and social media trends. The purpose of this nationwide survey was to determine if different generations used social media differently and how education levels and gender might affect usage.

Generational “crowding” is making for some major conflict and miscommunication in the workplace. That’s because each generation has its own distinct set of values, shaped by their unique social conditions, political events, economic conditions, major crises and childhood experiences. Each generation also reacts to the generation before them, and this reaction becomes part of its own identity and defining characteristics. These differences can lead to major misunderstandings between coworkers raised in different eras.

Learn how to turn generational conflict into a competitive edge. Learn more about Geeks, Geezers and Googlization.