Generational differences at work: introduction and overview

By K. Macky, D. Gardner, S. Forsyth. 2008

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Subfields: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, Management of Technology and Innovation, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

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One job, one deal…or not: do generations respond differently to psychological contract fulfillment? (2016, background): “Indeed, the Dutch context in which this study took place shares many defining events such World War II and the post- World War II prosperity, technological advances (i.e. landing on the Moon), the economic crisis in the 80’s, and economic rise in the 90’s, the role of the Internet, 9-11 and the cons”
Millennials’ (Lack of) Attitude Problem: An Empirical Examination of Generational Effects on Work Attitudes (2010, background): “Deal 2007). More empirical research on generational differences at work, especially controlling for age and time period is needed ( Macky et al. 2008 ).”
Millennials’ Career Perspective and Psychological Contract Expectations: Does the Recession Lead to Lowered Expectations? (2010, background): “Based on an overview of five empirical studies, Macky et al. (2008) conclude that generational differences in work values and career expectations do exist but that they are rather small in terms of practical significance.”
Generational Differences in Work Ethic: An Examination of Measurement Equivalence Across Three Cohorts (2010, background): “generational cohorts, especially Millennials, has been based on limited empirical data (Macky et al. 2008).”
Workplace fun: the moderating effects of generational differences (2009, background): “Events can include major political events or threats, socio-economic transitions, industry trends, unemployment rates, and feelings of scarcity or security ( Macky et al. , 2008”
Generationally Based Differences in the Workplace: Is There a There There? (2015, background): “Instead of relying on unsupported stereotypes, we argue—as others have before us (e.g., Jorgensen, 2003; Macky et al., 2008)— that organizations should focus on real, impactful, and actual differences among workers and should strongly resist the temptation to implement talent management and HR…”
Work design for different generational cohorts : Determining common and idiosyncratic job characteristics (2014, background): “Smola and Sutton, 2002; Giancola, 2006; Lawler, 2011), while empirical findings related to generational differences are still rare and non-conclusive (e.g. Cennamo and Gardner, 2008; Dries et al., 2008; Macky et al., 2008; Twenge and Campbell, 2008; Posthuma and Campion, 2009; Deal et al., 2010; Hof”