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Growing People Potential
How Leaders Can Foster Staff Engagement Across Generations
Sandy Rice, MEdWendy Nakatsukasa-Ono, MPH
Bridging the Gaps:Eliminating Disparities inTeen Pregnancy and Sexual HealthJune 4-6, 2014
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Cardea is funded by ACYF – Family and Youth Services Bureau, Grant # 90AK0036-02-01
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Objectives
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
• Identify strengths and characteristics of different generations among the workforce
• Define employee engagement and its power to promote excellence in diverse teams
• Describe action they will take to increase their employee engagement and foster strong multi-generational teams
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Understanding Generations
• Diverse workforce
• Four generations working side-by-side, first time in history
• Differences in approach to work, work-life balance, employee loyalty, authority
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In General…
• Generations have more similarities than differences
• Descriptors are on a bell curve
• Generations overlap
• Generation is one of many characteristics that shape our perspectives
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Traditionalists
• Born before 1945 (age 69+)
• 5% of the workforce in 2010
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Traditionalists
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• Born between 1946 and 1964 (age 50-68)
• 38% of the workforce in 2010
• Beginning to retire and will retire differently than previous generations
Baby Boomers
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Baby Boomers
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• Born between 1965 and 1984 (age 34-49)
• 32% of the workforce in 2010
• First generation to be smaller than preceding generation
Generation X
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Generation X
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Millenials
• Born after 1980 (age 33 and under)
• 25% of the workforce in 2010
• Came of age during period ofeconomic expansion, with many entering workforce in recession
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Millenials
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INTRAgenerationalSmall Groups
• What assets and challenges do the other generations need to know about my generation in the workplace to understand us?
• Identify one strength and one challenge for each of the other generations
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INTRAgenerationalReport-out
• What assets and challenges do the other generations need to know about my generation in the workplace to understand us?
• Identify one strength and one challenge for each of the other generations
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So What? Now What?
• What can you do to improve communication between the generations?
• What can you do to utilize the skills and strengths of staff from all generations?
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Employee Engagement
What is it???
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Employee Engagement
Employee engagement is a property of the relationship between an organization and its employees.
An “engaged employee” is one who is fully absorbed by and enthusiastic about their work and so takes positive action to further the organization’s reputation and interests.
Crim, Dan and Gerard H. Seijts (2006). "What Engages Employees the Most or, The Ten C’s of Employee Engagement". Ivey Business Journal. Retrieved April 17, 2014. http://iveybusinessjournal.com/topics/the-workplace/what-engages-employees-the-most-or-the-ten-cs-of-employee-engagement#.U21MjCYo4dU
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Employee Engagement
How to do it???
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Have involved and curious leaders who want to improve
Have cracking HR functions
Ensure the basic engagement requirements are met before expecting an inspiring mission to matter
Never use a downturn as an excuse
Seven Things Great Employers Do (That Others Don't), http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/168407/seven-things-great-employers-others-don.aspx
Employee Engagement
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Trust, hold accountable, and relentlessly support managers and teams
Have a straightforward and decisive approach to performance management
Do not pursue engagement for its own sake
Seven Things Great Employers Do (That Others Don't), http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/168407/seven-things-great-employers-others-don.aspx
Employee Engagement
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Employee Engagement
Which strategies could help your team/agency?
How could you implement these strategies?
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Action Planning!
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What?
Who?
When?
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Thank you!
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References/Resources
Arsenault, P.M. (2004). Validating generational differences: A legitimate diversity and leadership issue, Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 25 Iss: 2, pp.124 –141
Glass, A. (2007). Understanding generational differences for competitive success. Industrial and Commercial Training, 39, 98–103.
Tolbize, A. (2008). Generational differences in the workplace. Research and Training Center on Community Living, University of Minnesota.
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Contact Information
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