Generational Disconnect...

Corporate America has grown up with Baby Boomers and now it fears it will die with them. Case in point, a book titled The 2010 Meltdown: Solving the Impending Jobs Crisis spells a grim, imminent economic future. This is just one of many reports and recent discussions centered on generational gaps in the workplace and the ensuing crisis that is predicted to occur as Baby Boomers retire. While it’s true a very large number of workers will be leaving the workforce in the near future, it’s easy to wonder if the goal of such publications and discussions is to inspire young people, or to generate panic.

What if we alter the discussion from fears about imminent economic downfall to preparing young students with viable career options and guidance? Let’s take it a step further and mentor, train, and invest in young workers. Absent of actually sending all American jobs overseas, we’re almost out of other options.

What are you doing to develop younger workers?
What are some goals and challenges that Baby Boomers and GenX and GenY have in common? How will we respect one anothers’ experiences, history, and communication styles to bridge the generational disconnect and move our businesses forward through the 2010 Meltdown?

To read the entire article, click here: Retiring Baby Boomers: Addressing the Generational Disconnect

Posted by Amy Dennis, Career Management Coordinator, The H.S. Group