Know Your People: Generations in the Workforce
Surveys have shown that there are specific characteristics associated with each generation that can benefit the workforce. Here are those attributes.
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Know Your People : Generations in the Workplace
Surveys have shown that there are valid characteristics associated with each generation. Every generation brings positive traits to the workforce. Here are those attributes.
Understanding Generational Differences Can Improve Local Gov Services
New research findings make clear that local government’s approach to service cannot be one-size-fits-all. At a time when effectively reaching and engaging all community members is imperative for public health and continuity of government operations, understanding and meeting generational differences is critical.
Viewing Generational Differences Through a Cross-Cultural Lens for Effective Management
We all, regardless of our age, generation, or cultural background, have a lot to learn from one another and much to offer as well. When we value and embrace our differences, the potential for growth is virtually limitless!
Generations Lost
Though I long to identify with some of what made the Baby Boom generation unique, I don’t quite fit in. Likewise, my son was born on the cusp of the Millennial generation and doesn’t identify with them or their predecessors. Gen-Xers have been called the “middle child” of generations, caught between “the two noisy behemoths”… Read more »
Have an Ace in the Hole!
Why you should turn to volunteering as a plan for what you might do after retirement.
4 Tips for Recruiting Millennials in a Post-Boomer Government Landscape
What can federal, state, and local governments do to recruit millennials and ensure their missions are carried out with the nation’s top young talent?
4 Steps to Being a Better Boss for Your Multigenerational Workforce
With baby boomers restlessly pacing at retirement’s door, it’s critical to plan now for the significant talent gap that lies ahead. Right now, your workforce is likely made up of multiple generations bringing different traits to the table. It’s critical to take advantage of this multigenerational makeup before baby boomers retire and transition out of… Read more »
Teambuilding with Multiple Generations
With four generations spanning our government workforce, many have asked- how can we level all generations and skills to build successful teams and make government better? Leaders in government, young and old, come from all walks of life. Government’s challenge is to harness the diverse skillset, listen to all perspectives, and help generations work together.Read… Read more »
Booms-Day Prepping
Happy Monday, all! Anyone else feeling a little bleary-eyed and delirious after binge watching “House of Cards” in a dark room all weekend? No? Just me? Okay. Before locking myself in a room with nothing but my Netflix account and some sustenance to make it through the weekend, I actually did venture out into theRead… Read more »