Lisa Harris, Senior Learning and Development Consultant with UVA's Talent Development unit, joins Patty and Brandi to talk about how members of our multigenerational workforce can learn from one another and find common ground and strength in their differences.   Soon we'll have five generations in our workplace  -- now is the time to embrace age diversity!

 

Resources Mentioned:

 

A breakdown of generations in the workplace: 

 https://www.lindseypollak.com/different-generations-workplace-definitive-guide/  

http://www.wmfc.org/uploads/GenerationalDifferencesChart.pdf 

 http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/03/16/how-millennials-compare-with-their-grandparents/#!17

 

Talent Development at UVA, "Bridging the Generation Gap" classes: https://leadershipexcellence.virginia.edu/classes/academic

Lynda.com (search for generation gap or multigenerational workforce -- here's one to start with: https://www.lynda.com/Career-Development-tutorials/Communicate-bridge-generation-gap/510309/579749-4.html )

More info on multigenerational workforce issues:  https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/exreq/pages/details.aspx?erid=892

Generation Z: The Largest Percentage of Population

https://workdesign.com/2017/10/generation-z-the-largest-percentage-of-population/

8 Key Differences between Gen Z and Millennials

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/george-beall/8-key-differences-between_b_12814200.html 

The Secret to Effectively Managing Different Generations (it’s not what you think)

https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/manage-different-generations-work

The Millennial Generation: A Demographic Bridge to America’s Diverse Future

https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-01-30_metro_themillennialgeneration_bill-frey_presentation.pdf

What Defines Your Generation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RqZQ_XOMbI

Four Generations in the Workplace. What’s that Like?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg99LxpLKkU