Tag: Next Workforce Generation

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Mental Health Issues More Prevalent Among Gen Z

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Dec 17, 2018 Learning & Development

Updated: Dec 17, 2018

America’s workforce is increasingly diverse along a number of axes. Companies are leveraging this diversity by putting more and more emphasis on diversity and inclusion initiatives to help boost their bottom lines. But, companies that strive to promote diversity in their workforces need to be aware of the specific needs and expectations of the groups contributing […]

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Multigenerational Workforce Drives Innovation, Problem Solving

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Sep 24, 2018 Learning & Development

Updated: Sep 24, 2018

There are now five generations in the workplace, and while much focus has been on the potential for conflict and miscommunication between generations, a new study reports on some positive impacts of age diversity—increased innovation and problem solving! Among U.S. respondents, 87% said that a multigenerational workforce increases innovation and problem solving.