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Your Multigenerational Workforce Could Be Your Biggest Competitive Advantage

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Multigenerational Workforce Today’s workforce is composed of four generations and each generation has its unique characteristics. Each of them, namely Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y and Gen Z, brings exclusive strengths to work but their different working styles and philosophies can often lead to  conflicts. As much as this multigenerational workforce is adding value to work, there is also a growing challenge for human resources managers in terms of managing the coordination and collaboration among different generations. Millennials or Gen Y is increasingly assuming management and leadership roles which further fuels workplace disruptions. Each generation has been shaped by different societal and economic conditions and has different life experiences. A smart manager views this as a unique opportunity to enhance productivity. Managing widely different viewpoints and focusing on the bottom line isn’t an easy task and may lead to workplace tensions and friction among employees. Her...

Managing Generations: How to Manage, Engage and Motivate Different Generations; Especially Millennials at Work

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OVERVIEW Generational diversity is no longer just a buzzword. We’re seeing younger and younger individuals in positions of power and influence in the workforce, and these days it’s not uncommon for the power hierarchy to be reversed, with older individuals reporting to younger bosses. You cannot manage an experienced worker based on authority from your position title alone. Managing someone older than you doesn’t have to be an angst-ridden experience.Learning how to work with and manage all your employees, no matter the age, is essential to the success of your team and company. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND In today's five-generation American workforce, the younger generations are finding themselves in management positions, managing workers that may be significantly older and possess more work experience. Managing someone older than you can be a challenge, but so is any power dynamic between two individuals with distinct personalities and backgrounds.This topic will provide y...

Managing Generations: How to Manage, Engage and Motivate Different Generations; Especially Millennials at Work

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OVERVIEW Generational diversity is no longer just a buzzword. We’re seeing younger and younger individuals in positions of power and influence inthe workforce , and these days it’s not uncommon for the power hierarchy to be reversed, with older individuals reporting to younger bosses. You cannot manage an experienced worker based on authority from your position title alone. Managing someone older than you doesn’t have to be an angst-ridden experience.Learning how to work with and manage all your employees, no matter the age, is essential to the success of your team and company. Managing Millennials in the Workforce WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND In today's five-generation American workforce, the younger generations are finding themselves in management positions, managing workers that may be significantly older and possess more work experience. Managing someone older than you can be a challenge, but so is any power dynamic between two individuals with distinct personalities ...