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Managing the Older Employee

Overcoming the Generation Gap to Get the Most Out of Your Workplace

by Casey Hawley

Adams Media, 2009

Category: Leadership & Management

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Managing the Older Employee

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In this summary you will learn

  • How Generation Xers and Generation Yers differ from baby boomers
  • What seven factors differentiate boomers from Gen XYers
  • How Gen XYers who manage boomers can close the gaps

Why you should read Managing the Older Employee

Many people mistakenly assume that workplaces where Generation Xers and Yers bump up against baby boomers are bubbling cauldrons of resentment and angst. After all, aging boomers (the old guard) are on their way out. Gen XYers (the young whippersnappers) are taking over. However, leadership coach Casey Hawley’s extensive research indicates otherwise. Hawley reports that Gen XYers genuinely like boomers and vice versa. At the same time, the two generations are considerably different in their attitudes, work styles and tactics. Hawley explains how Gen XYers can close the generation gap to promote workplace efficiency and harmony. getAbstract recommends Hawley’s intelligent precepts and savvy advice to Gen XY managers who supervise a workforce of baby boomers.

About the Author

Casey Hawley is a leadership development coach who specializes in young professionals. She often works with Fortune 500 companies and has written many books on management.

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