| | NOVEMBER 2022MANAGEHRMAGAZINE.COM8In MyOpinionARE SEASONED EMPLOYEES WORTH THEIR SALTBy Rita Floyd, Director of Organizational Development, Trustmark National BankIn today's workforce we have a collection of generations impacting the workforce. Some just starting their careers, others in the throes of making their way and others working towards that light at the end of the tunnel. Is there more value in one generation versus the other? Let's examine this.Our Silent Generation or Traditionals as they are sometimes called still have a place in the workforce. It has been reported that there are about 20 million adults in the Silent Generation, and they make up about 3 percent of the workforce today. This generation came through some tough times and their character was built on having a strong work ethic and being able to persevere. Baby Boomers are beginning to reach retirement age with the top portion of that group turning 62 this year. It is estimated that over a third of the workforce or about 41 million workers are from the Baby Boomer Generation. This generation came along at a time when they needed to be more self-disciplined, more independent and self-reliant. They wanted to change the world. Rita Floyd
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