Author Archives: gwp1
Characteristics of Traditionalists: Generations at Work
Traditionalists: Typically workers born prior to 1946. These workers – many of whom are working into their seventies and eighties – lived through the Great Depression, World War II, and the Korean War. Traditionalists’ characteristics are linked to their primary … Continue reading
Five generations at work: Design for collaboration
As the economy improves, the competition for the most creative workers (the ones that everybody wants) will become more demanding than ever. These innovative knowledge workers will span five generations and their participation at work will determine the fates of … Continue reading
A new definition of presenteeism
One of the reasons I decided to write this book was to combat a major challenge that most workplaces in America are now facing, a challenge that America itself must overcome if it is to remain a global leader in … Continue reading
The Synergistic Decade: Trouble or Opportunity?
According to some people, there is trouble brewing in the American workplace. Another generation is soon to enter the workforce by 2020, and many thousands of Baby Boomers are re-entering the workforce after an unsuccessful retirement, ended by economic pressures. … Continue reading
