Unlike the previous generation who had fought for "changing the system," the Silent Generation were about "working within the system." They did this by keeping their heads down and working hard, thus earning themselves the "silent" label. Their attitudes leaned toward not being risk-takers and playing it safe.
Much like the Silents, the Gen-Z are self-effacing in a visible and silent way and inherently pragmatic. Nevertheless, both generations have worked and are progressively working hard to make the world a better place to live.
They often worked in the same job or company for the majority of their careers. The Silent Generation is loyal. Members of this generation are not only loyal to their careers but also to their religious beliefs, their relationships, and their families. They value stability and likewise are stable and dependable.
Generally speaking, the Greatest Generation are the parents of the "Baby Boomers" and are the children of the "Lost Generation" (those who grew up during or came of age during World War I). They preceded what is known as the "Silent Generation," a cohort born between the mid-1920s to the early-to-mid 1940s.
The other generational difference between these two generations is marriage. The Silent Generation reporting very few unmarried, while Millennials reporting very few married at the same age. The rate of millennials who never married is roughly 57%, compared to 17% that had never been married for the Silent Generation.
Generation X was never one for labels. The so-called “slacker” generation of the 1960s, '70s, and '80s was known in its youth for being cynical, rebellious, and not wanting to be put in a box.
Many in the Silent Generation grew up as children during the Great Depression and World War II. Because of these experiences, they often have a strong work ethic and are very resilient. Financial security and comfort are usually very important so they work hard to have stability in their lives.
One of the most common stereotypes surrounding Gen Z is their 'troubling obsession' with technology. While it's true that they are digital natives who have grown up with the internet and smartphones, you could argue that this is a tech evolution rather than a generational obsession.
According to a February 2022 Ogilvy study, 70% of Gen-Zers say their mental health needs the most attention or improvement. And an American Psychological Association report found that Gen-Z is more likely to report mental health concerns than any other demographic group.
Mental health is another important issue for Gen Z. Due to the high demands of modern life, this generation is more prone to anxiety and stress than any other before it. In response, members of Gen Z are working to destigmatize mental health issues and break down barriers to seeking help.
In the short term, Gen Z's stress is leading to ambivalence and withdrawal in their professional lives. According to 2022 data from Gallup, they are the most disengaged group at work. They also report more overall stress and work-related burnout than other cohorts.
Quiet quitting is a term for a Gen Z worker phenomenon, where employees are no longer going above and beyond for their companies. Instead, they do only the work they signed on for, but no more and no less. This quiet rebellion has emerged post-pandemic as workers prioritize work-life balance.
The Greatest Generation, also known as the G.I. Generation and the World War II generation, is the Western demographic cohort following the Lost Generation and preceding the Silent Generation. The generation is generally defined as people born from 1901 to 1927.
Gen Z has been called the 'most depressed generation' with the least positive outlook and diminished emotional and social well-being. They have more unmet social needs than any other generation. The statistics for their behavioural-health issues – mental and substance disorders – are alarming.
Gen Z is also the smartest and best educated generation. Having an unlimited wealth of information at our disposal has not gone to waste. In America, 57 percent of Gen Z is reported to have enrolled in a two-year or four-year college, compared to 52 percent of Millenials and 43 percent of Gen X.
Millennials (and the kids born after them) are currently being called the “unhealthiest generation” in human history—facing diagnoses, mysterious illnesses and conditions that our ancestors or their parents never faced.
Millennials have been dubbed the most 'impatient generation' in the workplace, with over 90 per cent wanting 'rapid career progression.
Gen Z and millennials are leading 'the big quit' in 2023—why nearly 70% plan to leave their jobs.
Millennials are often stereotyped as lazy, entitled, and narcissistic.
People between the ages of 16 and 24, part of the group typically referred to as Generation Z, are the loneliest generation, according to new research.
In the United States, the Great Depression of the 1930s and World War II in the early-to-mid 1940s caused people to have fewer children and as a result, the generation is comparatively small.
LinkedIn's research found that pay was the main reason why Gen Z are quitting (30% in the UK). However, their high quit rate isn't just linked with salaries.
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), people in the 18-33 age group suffer the highest levels of stress in the U.S.
Generation Alpha (Gen Alpha for short) is the demographic cohort succeeding Generation Z. Researchers and popular media use 2009 or the early 2010s as starting birth years and the early-to-mid 2020s as ending birth years (see Date and age range definitions).