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Three Directions of Communication in the Workplace
There are three forms of communication within an organization – upward, downward, and horizontal. This is where generational influences can really come into play. Upward communication is communication up channels from staff members through management. This...
Effective Brainstorming in the Generationally Diverse Workplace
Excerpt from “Empowering the Multi-Generational Workforce” Results can be impacted due to one’s ability to participate in effective brainstorming sessions. This can have generational diversity components to it as well as many other internal and external sources. It...
Gen Z’s in the Workforce – They Are NOT Millennials!
Excerpt from “Empowering the Multi-Generational Workforce” Generation Z’s (born after 1990) Also, known as iGeneration or Nextars Instant gratification Social Open books (little kept private) Communicate in short spurts Crave constant and immediate feedback...
Gen Y’s (Millennials) in the Workforce
Excerpt from “Empowering the Multi-Generational Workforce” Generation Y’s (1977-1990) Also, known as Millennials or Echo Boomers Grew-up like Gen X’ers, but with a different parenting style (e.g., timeouts, no spankings, very protective parents) Extremely...
Gen X’ers in the Workplace
Excerpt from “Empowering the Multi-Generational Workforce” Generation X’ers (1965-1976) 35% are non-white and 29% are legal immigrants Most educated as compared to the preceding generations Independent Highest number of divorced parents Dual-income families...
Baby Boomers in the Workforce – Two Generations in One!
Excerpt from “Empowering the Multi-Generational Workforce” Boomers (1946-1964) Ambitious Strong work ethic Loyal to careers and employers Optimistic Tendency to be workaholics Personal gratification Heroes Gandhi Martin Luther King, Jr. Mother Theresa President...
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