Generational Differences in the Evaluation of Labor Market Leaving Models: The Example of the Baby Boomer Generation and Generation Z.

Chapter Four: Conclusion and Recommendation section.7- 9pages

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Chapter 4: Sample

Conclusion and Recommendations

Bridging the multi-generation gap in the workplace will be an ongoing challenge for leadership. Embracing all ages, work styles, employees needs and motivators signify dedicated leaders willing to create cohesive teams. As Baby Boomers start to retire out of the workforce and Millennial take over majority of the workforce, this is the time to really allow all strengths of all generations to shine, meld and grow. Fox (2011) comments the importance of embracing all generations in the workplace and utilizing each cohort talents to its best ability and gaining success. She states its important in, “understanding how each generation’s values, manifest in the workplace behaviors such as communicating, managing other, getting work done and trying to move ahead” (Fox, 2011)

Recommendations to offer tools for management and leaders to adapt to the needs of all employees leading to higher levels of job satisfaction and employee engagement might include:

1. Be well versed in the organizations’ core values that represent being respectful to all employees at all levels and encourage and promote this behavior.

2. When constructing compensation plans, be aware of the audience and the need. Consider all factors when creating a communication strategy.

3. Offer open communication channels that benefit all employees. Strive for consistent and effective communication to promote trust.

4. Create job enhancement opportunities to offer employees to build and develop their skills and provide new challenges to promote and encourage mobility and growth within the company and current role. Offering learning opportunities also allows for growth within teams as well and promotes confidence.

5. Promote honesty and positive reinforcements to allow for open communication. It’s crucial for employees to feel well supported and secure in their job and with the organization. Spiro (2006) emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and trustworthy workspace and notes, “everyone desires a workplace and culture that not only allows, but also encourages, him or her to be productive and influential contributor” (p.16). Organizations are realizing that there are similarities within these generations and a focusing on these positive congruent characteristics and build strong teams among all levels. There is so much value bridging the multi-generational gap and embracing the diversity for the positive. This adaptation to change and growth allows organizations to see success in many different lens and allowing employees to feel satisfied, challenged and ultimately valued in the workplace.