We all have read countless articles and references to the fact that babyboomers are beginning to retire and what it means to our society. Many writeups look at this fact at a very factual level, including this one:
http://ethicalethos.wordpress.com/2010/05/26/working-with-gen-xers-and-yers/
Let's take a few moments to define the generations that encompass the last 90 years.
Greatest Generation (also called the Veterans): those who were born between 1916 and 1945.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greatest_Generation
Babyboomers: those who were born between 1945 and 1964.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_Boom_Generation
Generation X: 1965 - 1982.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_X
Generation Y: 1982 - early 21st century.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_Y
This is certainly a loaded topic (and a very interesting one): please expect more pieces on this theme in future.
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