aging workforce
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• Traditionalists/Silent/G.I./Greatest• Baby Boomers• Generation X• Generaton Y/Millenials/Gen Next• Generation Z
Generations in the workplace
Managing the aging workforce and intergenerational teams
Addressing Unconscious Bias
Managing the aging workforce and intergenerational teams
• Be aware and discuss implications• Survey for experiences and tailor
training• Implement Policies and Practices to
address
Generations at Work* - how old are they now?
Managing the aging workforce and intergenerational teams
• Baby Boomers – 51 to 70 years old• Generation X – 34 to 54 years old• Generation Y – 20 to 40 years old• Generation Z - <20 years old
*Differing definitions (no standards) result in overlap in ages
Strategies that work
Managing the aging workforce and intergenerational teams
• Adopt a diversity strategy and goals• FLEXIBILITY• Education• Hiring Practices• Talent Development• Mentoring
Strategies that work (continued)
Managing the aging workforce and intergenerational teams
• Accommodate different learning styles
• Open Plan Offices• Accommodate different
communication styles• COLLABORATION• Talent Development
How do these work in real life?
Managing the aging workforce and intergenerational teams
• Uncertain• Senior management commitment is
essential• Require compassion and
understanding