Work with Me: A New Lens on Leading the Multigenerational Workforce

by Debra S. Magnuson, Lora S. Alexander, Kristie Nelson-Neuhaus (Editor)

A generational shift is changing the dynamics of the workplace. Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Gen Y are bringing their expectations, communication styles, and ideals to work and tensions are rising. Business leaders realize that they need to figure out how to get the generations to work together. In Work with Me, Debra Magnuson and Lora Alexander apply a generational lens to challenges of attracting, engaging, and retaining talent. Focusing on four areas of common ground flexibility, respect, development, and coaching they provide practical actions to help leaders positively address generational issues in their companies.

196 pages, Paperback

First published October 21, 2008

Reviews

[Janine Spendlove · Rating 4 out of 5]

While about a decade out of date, the evaluations of the different generations and where their concern overlaps are (meaning, how you can get everyone on the same sheet of music) was helpful. I think with an update reflecting the current generational make up of the work force would be appropriate (e.g.: iGen is now entering the work force, and the Millennials make up the majority of the work force now).