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| Benefits of bridging the generational gap |
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| People are living and working longer, and the workplace is developing a “generational diversity.”
So how do people who watched television in black and white relate to people who watch television on their cell phones?
Generational diversity is a term used to describe a work force that includes Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y. One of the latest issues in the workplace is how to manage the strengths of a multigenerational workforce.
“People often say, ‘what’s with this generation Y and their work ethic?’ and they are also the people who can walk around texting and not walk into anything because of this inner radar that they have,” Cal Jackson, senior diversity practitioner for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, said jokingly.
Jackson may have poked some fun at the different generations, but his job at Blue Cross Blue Shield is to help those different generations work together... [ read more ] |
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| 10:1 David Smagata |
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| David Smagata is Attorney of Record for TD General Insurance in Toronto. He’s an active member of the TD Employee Pride Network, an internal employee resource group that boasts 11 regional networks and over 1500 members. In 2000 he and his partner were one of the first same-sex couples in Canada to adopt a child... [ read more ] |
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| ETC: global news briefs |
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The gender pay gap is closing faster than ever, according the latest official figures.The Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earning revealed that the wage gap between men and women employed full-time narrowed from 12.2% in 2009 to 10.2% in 2010, the largest drop since the measurement began in 1997. Overall, gross annual earnings for full-time employees were £25,900 -- an increase of 0.3% from 2009. Charles Cotton, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's performance and reward adviser, said the narrowing was likely due to the fact that more men work in the construction and engineering industries which capped salaries, while women work in the public, leisure, hospitality and retail sectors which were less affected by the economic downturn between 2009 and 2010...[ read more ] |
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| MVP diversity champions |
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| TRIEC’s Mentoring Partnership recognized employees from TD Bank Financial Group, the City of Toronto, Deloitte, KPMG and Scotiabank for collectively mentoring over 1,500 newcomers. Since 2004, over 5,300 skilled immigrants have been mentored, giving them industry insights, introducing them to professional contacts, and ultimately bringing them closer to meaningful employment...[ read more ] |
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POV: Navigating the workplace
BY DONNA J. JODHAN |
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One of the first things that a disabled employee needs to do before starting a new job in unfamiliar surroundings is to learn how to navigate their workplace. For those who are blind or visually impaired, it is even more crucial and I can tell you from first hand experience that it really helps to learn the layout of one's workplace before starting off on the first day. No shocker and no shaker.
For someone with no vision, the techniques used are somewhat different to those used by persons with a bit of vision and in this editorial I am going to list some of the more general things that the employer should be aware of....[ read more ] |
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TOP 10 Ways to Motivate Venus & Mars Employees
BY ROY SAUNDERSON |
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| Men and women look at life through different lenses and perceive what is motivating for good work performance in different ways. A lot has been written about Venus & Mars and although not all men and women will fit stereotypic categories, academic research certainly supports gender variations. For managers to improve morale and increase productivity, understanding gender differences can be a valuable tool... [ read more ] |
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