Bridging the Generation Gap: How to Get Radio Babies, Boomers, Gen-Xers and Gen-

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There are five generations in the workplace: Radio Babies (born during 1930-1945); Baby Boomers (1946-1964); Generation X (1965-1976); Generation Y (1977-1991); even some Millennials (1991 and later). This work takes an approach to identify differences and similarities across these generations.

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Miscommunication -Employee conflict -Work ethic debates -Loyalty issues -Varying wants and needs -If you are a manager, human resources professional, or business owner, you are faced with these types of issues every day. But why? Because currently, there are five generations in the workplace: Radio Babies (born during 1930-1945); Baby Boomers (1946-1964); Generation X (1965-1976); Generation Y (1977-1991); even some Millennials (1991 and later). Each of them has a different perspective, based on their upbringing and daily lives. The key to making encounters between the generations successful is learning to understand the point of view of each generation and respect their differences.The individuals and organizations that do this will be the ones to succeed. This book will show you how.Authors Gravett and Throckmorton take a dynamic approach to the situation by writing in two distinct voices--as a Baby Boomer and a Gen-Xer--using a "point-counterpoint" approach to identify differences and similarities across generations.They share hands-on experiences, real-life cases, recommended solutions, and ground-breaking research on how members of any generation can better relate to minimize conflict, miscommunication, and wasted energy. You will learn what each generation thinks of the others and how each wishes the others viewed it.Bridging the Generation Gap is filled with strategies and solutions you can implement immediately to help build your own bridge between the generations.

Author Biography

Linda S. Gravett, Ph.D., SPHR is faculty member at Xavier University as part of The Senior Management Certificate Program. Linda has been a consultant and educator in the Human Resources field for 11 years and was a Human Resource Practitioner for 14 years before that. She has consulted for service, manufacturing, public sector, and nonprofit organizations. She is an active speaker and trainer on a variety of topics including Ethical Dilemmas in Human Resources, Measuring the Outcomes of a Diversity Initiative, and Aligning the Diversity Initiative with the Organization's Strategic Plan. Linda

Long Description

Because currently, there are five generations in the workplace: Radio Babies (born during 1930-1945); Baby Boomers (1946-1964); Generation X (1965-1976); Generation Y (1977-1991); even some Millennials (1991 and later). Each of them has a different perspective, based on their upbringing and daily lives. The key to making encounters between the generations successful is learning to understand the point of view of each generation and respect their differences. The individuals and organizations that do this will be the ones to succeed. This book will show you how.

Details ISBN156414898X Author Robin Throckmorton Short Title BRIDGING THE GENERATION Language English ISBN-10 156414898X ISBN-13 9781564148988 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2007 Imprint Career Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Residence US Subtitle How to Get Radio Babies, Boomers, Gen-Xers and Gen-Yers to Work Together and Achieve More Affiliation Robin Throckmorton DOI 10.1604/9781564148988 NZ Release Date 2007-02-17 US Release Date 2007-02-17 UK Release Date 2007-02-17 Pages 224 Publisher Red Wheel/Weiser Publication Date 2007-02-17 DEWEY 158.2 Audience General AU Release Date 2007-03-26 We've got this

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