Generations at Work: Managing the Clash of Boomers, Gen Xers, and Gen Yers in the Workplace, Second Edition
- 5h 42m
- Bob Filipczak, Claire Raines, Ron Zemke
- AMACOM
- 2013
Veterans, Boomers, Gen Xers, and Gen Yers can make for a volatile mix.
This all-new edition of the seminal book on navigating the multigenerational workplace takes a fresh look at a growing challenge, now exacerbated by the youngest employees. With their micromanaged childhoods and tech addictions, Gen Yers require constant feedback—frustrating for the Me Generation that can’t let go of the spotlight, and annoying for Gen Xers, sandwiched between the two. So how can you lead this motley group with their often incompatible work ethics, values, and styles?
Generations at Work lays bare the causes of conflict, and offers practical guidelines for managing the differences, including:
- In-depth interviews with members of each generation
- Best practices from companies bridging the generation gap
- Specific tips for each generation on how to handle the others
- A field guide for mentoring Generation Y
For anyone struggling to manage a workforce with different ways of working, communicating, and thinking, Generations at Work is the answer.
About the Authors
RON ZEMKE was the author of the bestselling Knock Your Socks Off series and founder of Performance Research Associates, a consultancy specializing in organizational effectiveness.
BOB FILIPCZAK is a social media coordinator and an experienced writer and editor.
CLAIRE RAINES is a nationally recognized expert on generational issues and the author of Connecting Generations.
In this Book
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Chapter 1: A New Chapter in the Cross-Generational Workplace
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Chapter 2: The Traditionalists: What Will the Colonel Do Now—Work? Retire? Consult?
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Chapter 3: The Baby Boomers: Retirement Postponed
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Chapter 4: The Gen Xers: Survivalists in the Workplace
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Chapter 5: The Millennials: Be Careful What You Ask For
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Chapter 6: The Global Workforce: Generations Around the World
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Chapter 7: The ACORN Imperatives and Three Companies That Bridge the Gaps
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Chapter 8: Company Best Practices and Other Great Ideas
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Chapter 9: From the CEO's Perspective
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Chapter 10: From the Trenches
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Chapter 11: Here Come the Millennials
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Chapter 12: Younger Boss and Older Worker
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Chapter 13: A Field Guide to Mentoring Millennials
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Chapter 14: Emerging Media and the Workforce
