This course has been discontinued.
For today’s managers, it is essential to understand the unique needs and work habits of the companies’ elder statesmen – the Silent Generation and baby boomers. In this course, you will look at the characteristics of, historical impacts on, and learning styles of both the Silent Generation and baby boomers. You will learn how best to interact with these generations as a means of developing business relationships, the importance of integrating older generations with other employees, and what the future may hold for these knowledgeable and vital contributors to America’s workforce. You will focus on the generational mix between the Silent Generation and the Baby Boomer Generation, as well as the attributes and attitudes that each generation brings into the workplace. This is the second course of the Workforce Generation series, which contains courses dedicated to understanding each generation’s different behaviors, attitudes, and priorities.