Cane MutinyAngie- Emrah- Kimmy- Steven
Summary of the case Indentify the problems Class discussion Evaluate Frank's purpose Possible solutions Alternative Long term & Short term Wrap up
Agenda
What is Happening?
Erwin: VP of HR
Frank: Human Resource Manager
Matthias: senior employeeworked for more than 20 years
Aging problem in Germany
Corporate financial constraint
Difficulty in attracting young elites
The gap between young and senior generation.
Identify the Problems
People live longer, healthier
80% of people will be over 50 in 15
years
Aging Problem
Baby boomers will have the moneye
Babyboomers will be the target market Skills, experince leaving the companies
Aging Problem (cont’)
No long term plans for the aging
problem
Babyboomers want to work but not for
you
Gap between old and young
Aging Problem (cont’)
What’s the Possible Solutions?
If you are the younger generation?
If you are the senior generation?
The majority of the important knowledge in anorganization is in somebody's head
Mentor programs instead of part-time job switching the job of the capable and eligible seniors to an
internal coaching position. self fulfillment is much more important for seniors
A better internal e-communication system internal forum, project management system, online
meeting software or infrastructure.
The Possible Solutions
To remain the good intention taking female employees
Don’t keep your brilliant workforce away..
Set up the day care center?
Pros: appealing benefit for employees Cons: Renal, staffing, and managerial issue
The Possible Solutions
Diversity is beauty! Expand talent pool globally!
Hire people from international pool address the labor shortage issue
The possible solutions (cont’)
• Solution 1:Aggregating the needs with companies in neighbourhood.Easily analyzing its cost and effectiveness.
Solution 2:Mentor program could be measured by the participants’ (middle- aged management) performance
• Solution 4:Constitute a 24/7 working environment time frame, which can improve it competency significantly.
The BEST combination of solutions
Surveys and meetings Social Events Reward program Mentoring and reverse mentoring
program Recruitment
Short Term
Flexible retirement programs International assets Culture On going commitment of effort and
time
Long Term
THANK YOU !
Invite discussion for best practices How ‘s your company dealing with the
aging issue? (we know Canada is facing retired trend too)
Downsizing would reduce diversity. AT&T has a leave policy enable redundant employees to travel or study. As openings occurred, there employees returned to AT&T, restoring diversity and bringing enhanced skills and experience
Best Practices