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Gen At Work Deal W Employee Of Age (WDLL 0500)

Term: 2011-2012 Summer Session

Faculty

There is not currently a faculty member for this course

Description

For the first time in recent history, there are four generations of employees represented in the U.S. workforce. It is the largest demographic shift since women and members of minority groups began entering the workforce in significant numbers several decades ago. Not surprisingly, the implications are as profound now as they were then. Against the backdrop of gender, race and ethnicity, generational differences bring a new level of complexity?and new opportunity?to the notion of what it is to work with or manage a diverse workforce.

This interactive (not boring!) workshop will help you understand the differences between the generations and show you how to communicate better and interact more positively with people from other generations. You will see how to leverage the best of each generation for creative, smooth work operations.

What are the objectives: After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:
? Identify the defining characteristics of the 4 generations