Are Generational Categories Meaningful Distinctions for Workforce Management? (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780309677325)

Headlines frequently appear that purport to highlight the differences among workers of different generations and explain how employers can manage the wants and needs of each generation. But is each new generation really that different from previous ones? Are there fundamental differences among generations that impact how they act and interact in the workplace? Or are the perceived differences among generations simply an indicator of age-related differences between older and younger workers or a reflection of all people adapting to a changing workplace?

Are Generational Categories Meaningful Distinctions for Workforce Management? reviews the state and rigor of the empirical work related to generations and assesses whether generational categories are meaningful in tackling workforce management problems. This report makes recommendations for directions for future research and improvements to employment practices.

Author: National Academies of Sciences Engineeri, Division of Behavioral and Social Scienc, Board on Behavioral Cognitive and Sensor
ISBN-10: 0309677327
ISBN-13: 9780309677325
Publisher: National Academies Press
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2020
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 06/01/2021