The Multi-Generational Workforce

Organizations in the United States, Canada and Europe are in the midst of experiencing an unprecedented generational mix in the office. For the first time in history, four distinct generations are working side-by-side. You've heard the generalizations: The Civic generation has strong values but are conformists suspicious of diverse thought. Boomers are hard working but self centered. Gen X is creative and independent but skeptical and disengaged. Gen Y is tremendously capable but attention-challenged and short on patience. Like most generalizations, these things are only partially true. What does it all mean in the workplace and for you as an employer?

The Multi-Generational Workforce will focus on the real world, talent management issues related to working with each of these generations in the fastest-changing, most competitive global economy in history. How does a Gen X manager get the most out of Boomer and Gen Y employees at the same time? How do the skills of Civics and Gen Y's complement each other? How does an organization create a brand that simultaneously resonates with each of these important segments of the workforce? What about compensation and benefits, work/life balance, succession and career development? The answers are different for every generation.