It’s not easy being a manager: especially when being faced with things like up to 5 generations[1] in the workforce and a war for talent.
· There’s a lot of talk about how hard it is to manage Millennials and these new Centennials: stop worrying about that and find ways to communicate to all of your employees (they all appreciate straight talk and recognition).
· And, nearly everyone is working, making it harder to find good employees: stop worrying about low unemployment and find ways to either retain the employees you have or look for additional pools of applicants (like seniors, retirees, veterans, persons with disabilities, and people looking for a second chance).
I’ve been in HR for nearly 50 years and have listened to managers grumble about these kinds of issues that whole time. Here’s the deal: there are always better ways to deal with the challenges you face… you just have to find them: talk to others, search the Internet, and boldly adopt the ones you find and like. Don’t let yourself get stuck thinking about problems when you can find solutions today.
Thomas Alva Edison (1847 – 1931): American inventor and businessman who has been described as America's greatest inventor
· Millennials or Gen Y: Born 1977 – 1995.
· Generation X: Born 1965 – 1976.
· Baby Boomers: Born 1946 – 1964.
· Traditionalists or Silent Generation: Born 1945 and before.
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