(Sept. 11, 2000) Johnson is a GenX professional speaker with speaking engagements around the country. She has researched the best practices of more than 20 corporations who employ younger people and delivers the results of this research with practical tips on how to improve effectiveness across generational lines. Contact Information: Johnson Training Group, 800.759.4933; www.johnsontraininggroup.com; meagan@johnsontraininggroup.com.

	Introduction
Welcome, I'm Capri Brixey. Today I'll be talking to Ms. Meagan Johnson about hiring and retaining "Gen X'ers," members of Generation X...

	Question 1
What are some of the assumptions or preconceptions employers might have about members of Generation X as employees? What makes someone a member of Generation X?

	Question 2
What is generational myopia and what stumbling blocks does it imply for employers?

	Question 3
What are signposts; how does or should that affect employers' approach to hiring?

	Question 4
You've told us about differences between Gen X'ers and Baby Boomers, but what of those are advantages to hiring Generation X employees? What do they have to offer that is new or different and what don't they bring to organizations that organizations might want?

	Question 5
How do employers attract Gen X'ers?

	Question 6
What specific suggestions do you offer for retention? You made some great points, but what tangible steps can employers take to retain Gen X'ers?

	Question 7
You talk about Generation X, but what about the Echo Generation, which, as I understand, is 1975-1994? Aren't they the college graduates now?

	Question 8
Are their attitudes about job loyalty and other issues that separate them from Gen X'ers the same as those that separate Gen X'ers from Baby Boomers?

	Question 9
On another subject, what is the Warm Body Syndrome?

	Question 10
Companies are changing benefits and perks in accordance with recent trends and the ability of job candidates to literally "shop" for an employer. What are some of the most important and beneficial changes being made today?

	Question 11
Overall, what basic advice would you give to any employer hiring outside of his/her own generation?

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