Tag: work styles

Survey looks at the difference in work styles of younger, older workers

By Diversity Insight Dec 16, 2012 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Dec 16, 2012

Online job website CareerBuilder conducted a national survey between May 14 and June 4, polling more than 3,800 full-time workers and more than 2,200 hiring managers across industries and functions. Managers and workers ages 25 to 34 and managers and workers 55 and older were surveyed to get a picture of how the styles of […]

Helping Introverts Help the Company

By Florida Employment Law Letter Apr 19, 2009 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Apr 19, 2009

Managers often hire people who mirror them behaviorally; when they don’t, they tend to get frustrated and criticize the employee because of his or her work style. Performance-based concerns are valid, but if the employee is “getting the job done,” it’s a different matter. Diverse work styles and thought processes, say experts, can offer a […]