So what is all this generational talk all about? Slackers,
Tech Savvy, lazy, “pay their dues!”, text / IM, fear of change, respectful,
job-hoppers, Social Media, lack of loyalty …sound familiar? Today, in most
companies, your workforce demographics may include workers from all
generations: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials. We
work with organizations and individuals who are working to increase their
awareness and overcome the challenges they face with variety of
generations in today’s workforce.
Who are these
Traditionalists? Baby Boomers? Generation X? Millennials? To meet the demands
of the competition in today’s job market, companies need to rise to the
challenge of creating an atmosphere and business strategy that values differences,
is open to new ideas, and ready to embrace customers’ and employees’ rising
expectations. Additionally, organizations need to focus on how to enhance their
training, development, and investment in today’s workforce, particularly in
this competitive environment.
We focus on how to
breakdown the stereotypes, myths, and realities of our workforce. Particular
attention on how these generations deal with and adapt to change. Leaders and
team members need to explore from within themselves how to appropriately
educate and influence their thinking around generational differences.
Subsequently, challenge their focus on their behaviors to rise to the challenge
of creating a workforce that is inclusive, open to new ideas, and ready to
embrace today’s expectations. Additionally, committing to improving teamwork,
driving increased business results, and influencing your organization on how to
begin to understand these differences.
Each generation has a
unique personality and behavior style. The day of a “one-size-fits-all”
training, leadership style, or retention strategies no longer fits with today’s
workforce expectations. In order to remain competitive, companies are faced
with updating their recruiting/hiring practices, compensation / benefits
packages, and life/work balance opportunities. We are dedicated to helping
businesses understand their generational differences and drive improved
performance among individuals and teams. We partner with businesses to prepare
them for the changes and transitions within today’s workforce.
With the recent
changes in our economy, downsizing, and well-known companies/businesses
disappearing, it becomes even more imperative to understand how to connect and
engage with all generations. The younger generations are entering key decision-making
and leadership roles. How prepared are they to lead and connect with the older
generations? 5-7 years ago, the trend was to educate the Baby Boomers and
Traditionalists on how to lead and connect with the Gen Xers. Today, all four
generations co-exist in the workplace. It is essential emerging leaders in the
younger generations understand how Baby Boomers and Traditionalists like to be
lead, informed, and developed. Sending emails and text messages will not be the
only answer. We can help!
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