Four Generations – One Workplace – Can We All Work Together?
By: Melissa Proffit Reese – Partner, Ice Miller LLP
Categories: Human Resources, Leadership
Many people are starting to talk about it, but no one appears to know exactly what to do about it. What is “it?” Multiple generations working together in the business world.
In our personal lives we have always had individuals within the family unit that represent many generations (at least 2 if not 4 or 5). Therefore, most people know how to relate and communicate with people from other generations to accomplish goals and make decisions on a personal level. Then why (you may ask) don’t we just carry these skills over to the workplace?
The Tap on the Shoulder
I am dedicating this Blog to a young gentleman I hired a few years ago in my previous role as Vice President of US Sales. He died Monday, August 29th after a tragic
cycling accident. In 2010, he won Territory Manager of the Year! I pray GOD graces his beautiful wife; young son and baby daughter as I am sure their journey of uncertainty will be a long and painful road. (more…)
