The U.S. workforce is now composed of four generations: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Age ranges for these generations in 2019 were: boomers (55-73); Gen X (39-54); Millennials (23-38); and Gen Z (6-22).
Millennials are the largest segment of the U.S. workforce and will comprise 75 percent by the end this decade. The oldest of the Gen Z demographic are beginning to enter the workforce. Millennials and Gen Z are more socially conscious than older generations and are keen to seek change through activism. Research shows that 80 percent of millennials want to work for “engaged companies.”