Federation (Golden oldies): 1901-1924
The Depression generation: 1925-1942
Baby boomers: 1943-1960
Generation X: 1961-1981
Generation Y/ the Net generation: 1982-2001
Millenials: 2001-2020

The mindsets of the generations are very different and employers will need to take this into account when recruiting staff into the future.

Based on BRW, Feb 16-March 8, 2006, pg 24-25