Generations Working Together

Audience Level: 
All
Institutional Level: 
Higher Ed
Abstract: 

For the first time there are five generations in the workforce at the same time. People are living and working longer presenting new challenges and opportunities for employers.  Issues can arise from differing styles of workers born in different eras. Educating employees on how to communicate effectively with each generation can eliminate many major confrontations and misunderstandings in the workplace.

Extended Abstract: 

For the first time there are five generations in the workforce at the same time. People are living and working longer presenting new challenges and opportunities for employers.  Issues can arise from differing styles of workers born in different eras. Embracing this diversity can increase the expected outcomes of the all industries. Educating employees on how to communicate effectively with each generation can eliminate many major confrontations and misunderstandings in the workplace.

Conference Track: 
The Education-Workforce Continuum
Session Type: 
Education Session
Intended Audience: 
All Attendees