1.Generation X in theWorkplace
Who is Generation X?
Generation X is the post-baby-boomer generation of Americans. Born between 1963 and 1977, they account for 33.6% of the 125 million people in the United States’ workforce (as of 1996).
In what jobs and industries do they work?
Generation Xers occupy a broad spectrum of jobs, as the following list illustrates.
OccupationComputer systems analysts & scientistsComputer programmersSecretariesReceptionistsFile clerksLawyersFinancial service workersRetail & personal sales workersRetail cashiersPhysiciansOccupational therapistsHealth techniciansParalegals |
Xers Percentage 34% 39.8% 29% 43% 52.8% 26% 36.9% 50.5% 58% 19% 49.4% 45.6% 41% |
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