Four Generations One Workplace: Sharing in the Information Age

By Olivia McIvor

Four Generations One Workplace gives us a look at the unique people within our workplaces today. This is a book that educates us in an entertainingly witty way about the four generations influencing, enhancing and challenging workplaces across North America. This well researched title takes us on a critical journey to better understand the intricacies and dynamics of the four generations (Pre-Boomers, Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y) in the workplace and you say....I've already read books about the Generations... well, not like this one you haven't. This title is written by a Human Resources expert turned researcher who has spent the past 11 years looking at the very things that have imprinted each age group. Generational indicators were created by upbringing, teen influences, as well as family, social and political molders. Each generation has attributes that stand strong and are definably different than the next; however we influence each other and enhance each other. Learning to work together better means we first have to understand each other. Whether you are a leader, manager or human resources professional focused on attracting what your enterprise needs, this book is for you. Author Olivia McIvor weaves formal up-to-date research with current client interviews to help you utilize the strengths each generation has to offer. It is filled with to-dos and to-don'ts as we all motivation tips and training and communication needs for each generational group.

• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 0978097475
• ISBN13: 9780978097479
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: FairWinds Press
• Length: 236 Pages