Editor’s Note: Embracing Generational Diversity in the Workplace

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a period of disruption and transformation in business, with a shift to more remote working and implementation of virtual solutions at a quick rate. Although the transition was drastic, it also provided an opportunity to observe and understand how different generations of employees reacted and adapted to it. New research conducted by McCarthy & Stone has found that the Covid-19 crisis has seen a significant narrowing of the generation gap. Workers of all age groups have been collaborating in new and positive ways and learning from each other.
 

Why it’s so important to prioritize multigenerational workforce management today? What roles does HR play in optimizing the multigenerational workforce? Check out this issue of Talent Management Excellence that includes articles and interviews with experts, focusing on handling different generations at work today.
 
The cover article by Matt Poepsel, Ph.D. (Talent Optimization Expert and Vice President, Partner Growth at The Predictive Index), How To Optimize A Multigenerational Workforce, talks about how leaders can help different generational cohorts do their best work and have a positive work experience. 
 
Also read exclusive interviews with Kristy McCann Flynn (CEO, GoCoach) and Dr. Jeremy Graves (Intergenerational Culture Strategist and Director of Professional and Continuing Education, Boise State) where they talk about the challenges and opportunities of having a multigenerational workforce, the future workforce trends, and so on.
 
Coming off a challenging year, the common mission for all five generations in the workforce today is to recover and thrive moving forward, says Robin Paggi (Training & Development Specialist at Vensure HR) in his article, Meeting In The Middle: How A Multigenerational Workforce Can Win Big.
 
In her article, 10 Ways To Uncover The Power Of Generational Diversity, Natasha Nicholson (Senior Content Manager, Kantola) talks about why and how organizations should take a new approach to managing a multigenerational workforce.
 
Apart from the articles that focus on the multigenerational workforce, also included in this edition are informative articles on various talent management strategies for the post-Covid world. 
 
We hope you enjoy reading all the articles and get back to us with your valuable feedback and comments.
 
Happy Reading!
 

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