No Lack of Workers, Just Lack of Talent
From the Eye on the Workforce Blog
by Joe Wynne
Workforce management is a key part of project success, but project managers often find it difficult to get trustworthy information on what really works. From interpersonal interactions to big workforce issues we'll look the latest research and proven techniques to find the most effective solutions for your projects.
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Faithful readers of this blog will remember that a chronic workers shortage in the U.S. is unlikely. But now we know what the real problem is when baby boomers finally leave the workforce gradually. Can you guess?
A. Generation Y workers will ignore what the Boomers try to teach them
B. Generation Y workers will not have been trained enough, so will not be able to perform
C. Generation X workers will not pass on what they learned from the Baby Boomers
D. None of the generations will pass on anything to each other at any time
The only choice that is even close to the truth is the last one. A recent study (registration required) finds that there is little interaction between the generations in the workforce. There does not have to be any formal training according to the researchers. They recommend that organizations facilitate the collaboration of multiple generations on projects.
Think long term. Make sure your workforce is developing - in your projects if you have to.
Posted on: August 19, 2008 09:50 PM |
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Interesting...I was thinking the other day on what "experience" means in today''''s work. Would you rather have someone who strong in the business or the technology? But getting back to your post, sometimes I don't think a generation really needs to care on what the other "passes on." There may be a moment where the rules change so much that the old ways is not relevent. But, your final line is key...Think long term...Try to instill that quality in your workers. Who wants this generation of workers not caring for the "new" technology of the workers 3 generations behind us? That is what I percieve as the major problem with the generations before me.
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