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Jan 2012 - This Issue
The Gift That Gives Back: Personal Satisfaction Greatest Benefit of Mentoring
ETC  global news briefs
MVP  diversity champions
AHA! Pre-Employment Training Program
TOP2 steps to addressing generational differences
POV What makes a workplace accessible?
What's Your Generational Strategy?
 
January 2012
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TOP2 steps to addressing generational differences

  

According to a survey conducted by Pitney Bowes Inc., about 20% of the workplace population reports to a younger supervisor. Because each generation has unique characteristics, it pays to know your generational audience. Here are a few tips:

  1. Emphasize the strengths of each generation and instill these values into the workplace.
    • Baby Boomers tend to thrive on individualism
    • Gen Xers are drawn to entrepreneurialism
    • Millennials have an affinity for teamwork

  2. Consider communications channel preferences.
    • Baby Boomers are most familiar and comfortable with email
    • Gen Xers are savvy with most forms of technology
    • Millennials prefer texting or instant messaging, rather than talking
 
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“Companies are working toward creating a more inclusive work environment. Effective diversity strategies now address regional, generational and even technological differences found throughout the workforce."

~ Susan Johnson, vice president, executive succession and diversity strategies, Pitney Bowes Inc.
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