Also in the same e-mail from ASTD:
Bridging the Gap: Managing Workers From Different Generations
Nevada Journal (08/01/08) Foley, Kathleen
There are currently three generations that make up the majority of the American workforce, and each requires a different managerial approach. The Baby Boomers currently account for 41 percent of the workforce, while Generation X [...]
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An interesting article hit my e-mail box from ASTD. It addresses a topic that is starting to gain steam: recruiting the older worker:
Older Workforce Requires Variety of Recruitment Strategies
Penn State Live (07/08/08)
Penn State, the American Management Association, and the Human Resources Institute examined the recruiting, retention, and training policies used by [...]
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Here’s a nice video about Brevard Community College. It talks about how they moved to a 4 day week for classes and how it has increased moral and productivity. Additionally, absenteeism is down as well.
Video on Yahoo News
With the energy crisis coming back in full swing, we might see more of this happening. And [...]
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