The Generational Divide: World of Work Survey Encourages Collaboration.

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  • Author(s): Mullan, Eileen
  • Source:
    EContent. Nov2008, Vol. 31 Issue 9, p16-17. 2p.
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    • Abstract:
      The article looks at generational divide and its implications for the U.S. work force. According to information compiled from a variety of sources and used for labor-management workshops by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), the differences in workplace expectations vary greatly from one generation to the next, which can be the cause of much workplace friction. According to Randstad's "2008 World of Work," the four generations of workers that comprise the U.S. work force rarely interact with one another and often do not recognize each other's skills or work ethic. The question of how to effectively manage the needs and desires of each generation remains a complicated matter, especially as technology continues to evolve.