Older workers and generational differences May 2013

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Half day open training event for HR professionals and managers on the maximizing the efficiency of workers from different levels of experience and age, held in Toronto.

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by Toronto Training and HR

May 2013

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CONTENTS 5-9 Different generations10-11 Generational diversity12-13 Challenges in the workplace14-15 Adult learners16-17 Questions to ask18-20 Myths and realities21-22 Why is the generational perspective interesting?23-24 The ages25-29 Generation related activities30-31 Constant cycle of four roles32-34 The aging workforce35-36 Conducting a self-check37-38 What can be done?39-40 The ACORN imperatives41-42 Strengthening inter-generational relationships

43-46 Inter-generational conflict47-48 The Canadian mining industry

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Introduction

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Introduction to Toronto Training and HR

Toronto Training and HR is a specialist training and human resources consultancy headed by Timothy Holden 10 years in banking10 years in training and human resourcesFreelance practitioner since 2006The core services provided by Toronto Training and HR are:

Training event designTraining event deliveryReducing costs, saving time plus improving employee engagement and moraleServices for job seekers

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Different generations

Different generations 1 of 4TRADITIONALS• Years 1901-1942• Core values• Assets and liabilities• Significant events• Places• Science and inventions• Heroes• Attitudes• Concerns• Traits

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Different generations 2 of 4BABY BOOMERS• Years 1943-1960• Core values• Assets and liabilities• Significant events• Places• Science and inventions• Heroes• Attitudes• Concerns• Traits

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Different generations 3 of 4GENERATION X• Years 1961-1981• Core values• Assets and liabilities• Significant events• Places• Science and inventions• Heroes• Attitudes• Concerns• Traits

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Different generations 4 of 4MILLENNIALS• Years 1982-2005• Core values• Assets and liabilities• Significant events• Places• Science and inventions• Heroes• Attitudes• Concerns• Traits

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Generational diversity

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Generational diversity• What is a generation?• Why does diversity matter?• Strategies to address

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Challenges in the workplace

Challenges in the workplace• Splitting of the workplace• Stereotypes• The truth• Loyalty• Authority• Respect• Career• Common themes

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Adult learners

Adult learnersBARRIERS• Situational• Dispositional• Institutional

• The learning process• Customer service

• Social media

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Questions to ask

Questions to ask• Does employee

engagement vary by generation?

• Do the drivers of employee engagement differ by generation?

• Does generational difference impact work attitudes?

• What about age?• Is there something else to

be concerned about?

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Myths and realities

Myths and realities 1 of 2 MYTHS• Career management• Organizational loyalty• Employee motivation• Work values and attitudes

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Myths and realities 2 of 2 TIPS TO MANAGE REALITY• Create a planning group• Hire good people and pay

them well• Increase the speed of

ramp-up• Get real about succession

planning• Retirement

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Why is the generational perspective interesting?

Why is the generational perspective interesting?

• Tolerance• Engaging work

environment• Brand’s perceived value• Succession planning• Attract and retain talent• Exercise leadership

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The ages

The ages• Chronological• Physical-cognitive• Socioemotional• Social• Career stage• Tenure• Normative• Generational• Relative• Life events

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Generation related activities

Generation related activities 1 of 4• HR AND TALENT

MANAGEMENT• Engagement mapping• Brand expectation review• Rewards, pay and benefits

survey linked to generational preference

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Generation related activities 2 of 4• MARKETING AND SALES• Brand, product,

consumption pattern and offering analysis based on generational profiles

• Segmentation and tribe analysis of generation

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Generation related activities 3 of 4• LEADERSHIP AND OD• Cultural development of

lectures and workshops• Leadership training

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Generation related activities 4 of 4• IT• Providing a set of tools,

security policies and work environment that caters to generational profiles

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Constant cycle of four roles

Prophets

Nomads

Heroes

Artists

Constant cycle of four roles

Prophets

Nomads

Heroes

Artists

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The aging workforce

The aging workforce 1 of 2

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2015

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2025

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Africa

Latin America

Asia

Oceania

North America

Europe

The aging workforce 2 of 2THE REASONS• Decrease in fertility rates• Increase in life expectancy

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Conducting a self check

Conducting a self check• Attitudes, knowledge and

behaviour?• Perspective?• Response when witness a

conflict between co-workers?

• Response when confronted in adversarial way?

• Reinforce positive interactions and provide positive feedback?

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What can be done?

What can be done?• Model respectful behaviour• Embrace a new attitude

and accept the challenge• Be proactive in addressing

issues• Contribute at meetings• Build teams that reflect the

different generations in the workplace

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The ACORN imperatives

The ACORN imperatives• Accommodate employee

differences• Create workplace choices• Operate from a

sophisticated management style

• Respect competence and initiative

• Nourish retention

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Strengthening inter-generational

relationships

Strengthening inter-generational relationships

• Reflect• Educate• Create conversations• Plan• Act• Evaluate• Adjust• Change

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Inter-generational conflict

Inter-generational conflict 1 of 3

MANIFESTATIONS OF CONFLICT• Bullying and harassment• Discrimination• Isolation• Resistance to change• Ineffective communication• Frustration, feelings of

being undervalued and misunderstood

• Lack of teamwork

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Inter-generational conflict 2 of 3

COMMON CONFLICTS• Gen Y devaluing

knowledge and work experience of Boomers

• Bullying of Gen Y (new grads) by Baby Boomers

• Gen X and Gen Y reject Baby Boomer’s “pay-your-dues” and “earn your way” approach and desire immediate gratification/results

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Inter-generational conflict 3 of 3

STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS CONFLICT• Policies on technology• Clear communication and

expectations• Job shadowing• Work with local colleges• Periodically bring in speakers• Provide awareness training• Offer a flexible work schedule• Reinforce rules• Regularly update job descriptions

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The Canadian mining industry

The Canadian mining industry• Job location flexibility• Adoption of new

technology• On the job training and

mentoring• Job satisfaction• Attract• Develop• Retain

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Conclusion and questions

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Conclusion and questions

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