14. Contemporary Work Cohorts Confident, financial success, self-reliant but team-oriented; loyalty to both self and relationships 2000 to present Nexters Work/life balance, team-oriented, dislike of rules; loyalty to relationships 1985-2000 Xers Success, achievement, ambition, dislike of authority; loyalty to career 1965-1985 Boomers Hard working, conservative, conforming; loyalty to the organization 1950s or early 1960s Veterans Dominant Work Values Entered the Workforce Cohort