Description
This e-learning module looks at the multigenerational workplace, considers how these rapidly changing demographics have implications for how we work well alongside one another, and shares actions and case studies of best practice to creating effective multigenerational workplaces.
Although the world’s population is increasing overall, in most Western countries the birth rate is going down and life expectancy is going up. This means that the average age of the workforce is getting older. Retirement ages are rising so that people work longer to pay for the increased demand on healthcare and social care.
Meanwhile, new entrants to the workforce have different expectations to previous generations. They no longer expect to stay in one job for life but to have multiple careers, exercising more choice about the type of work they do and the way they work. Flexible working practices are becoming more prevalent to enable the demands of family and career to be balanced.
Whereas there used to be two generations in the workplace, it is now argued that there are at least four. These generations have different communication preferences, different strengths and different values. There are also different stereotypes associated with each one.
Learning objectives:
We hope at the end of this module you will:
- Understand why a multi-generational workforce is good for business and good for society
- Learn what ageism is and how it shows up in the workplace
- Be aware of common biases related to age
- Have clarity around the misunderstood menopause
- Take away some top tips for understanding different generations in the workplace, tackling age discrimination and increasing age diversity and inclusion.
For a taste of this module, watch this video. You can find out more about our courses on the Hobbs Consultancy.
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