Aging Workforce

Managing a diverse workforce

• Traditionalists/Silent/G.I./Greatest• Baby Boomers• Generation X• Generaton Y/Millenials/Gen Next• Generation Z

Generations in the workplace

Managing the aging workforce and intergenerational teams

Unconscious Bias

Unconscious Bias

Addressing Unconscious Bias

Managing the aging workforce and intergenerational teams

• Be aware and discuss implications• Survey for experiences and tailor

training• Implement Policies and Practices to

address

Generations at Work* - how old are they now?

Managing the aging workforce and intergenerational teams

• Baby Boomers – 51 to 70 years old• Generation X – 34 to 54 years old• Generation Y – 20 to 40 years old• Generation Z - <20 years old

*Differing definitions (no standards) result in overlap in ages

Aging Workforce….

Strategies that work

Managing the aging workforce and intergenerational teams

• Adopt a diversity strategy and goals• FLEXIBILITY• Education• Hiring Practices• Talent Development• Mentoring

Mentoring

Strategies that work (continued)

Managing the aging workforce and intergenerational teams

• Accommodate different learning styles

• Open Plan Offices• Accommodate different

communication styles• COLLABORATION• Talent Development

How do these work in real life?

Managing the aging workforce and intergenerational teams

• Uncertain• Senior management commitment is

essential• Require compassion and

understanding

Questions?