Clinton News Record, 2014-11-19, Page 1010 News Record • Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Supporting five generations in the workplace
Which generation is
yours? Traditionalists
(<1946), Boomers (1946-
1961), Gen X (1961-1980),
Gen Y (1980s & 1990s). That's
the question participants at
the Building Connections
workshop were asked on
October 30 when Jeff Staller
of Conestoga College deliv-
ered an afternoon session on
Supporting 5 Generations in
the Workplace.
Over 40 participants
delved into the question of
how these generations differ
in their history, needs, atti-
tude and work ethic. Things
like attitude towards author-
ity, family values, life experi-
ence, and loyalty to their
employers were topics of
discussion. The working
style of each segment differs
and the fast pace of
technology and media
improvements were consid-
ered a major impact. Partici-
pants agreed that reviewing
characteristics in age groups
other than their own was
helpful in understanding co-
workers, and sometimes
they even envied the other
group in their life style
choices. "Gen Y's have a bet-
ter work and life balance
than my generation", one
commented, "and, there is
definite benefit from having
a variety of generations on
your team."
This event was hosted by
Network Huron, an organi-
zation that provides an
opportunity for community
organizations dealing with
training and employment
issues to meet and discuss.
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a delicious breakfast sup-
plied by Karen Mabon of the
White Carnation, followed
by an exercise session pro-
vided by "Laughter Leader;
Susan McLachlan. Fully
relaxed and energized, we
then enjoyed a structured
networking opportunity, led
by the TIOW (Targetted Ini-
tiative for Older Workers)
program. The 20 exhibit
booths provided an opportu-
nity for participants to pick
up information useful to
them with their own client
bases.
Network Huron is a net-
working partnership of
employment, self-employ-
ment and training organiza-
tions from across Huron
County that focus on sup-
porting and encouraging
employability. They meet
quarterly and promote col-
laboration and coordinated
efforts in services and train
ing opportunities.
One of their member
organizations, The Four
County Labour Market
Planning Board, recently
completed a comprehen-
sive study entitled "Under-
standing the Skills Gap'. As
the economy of Ontario
continues to change along
with national and global
impacts, so too does the
Four County Region. It is
important to know, with
some degree of certainty,
what assets and liabilities
are present as we fashion a
workforce and economic
development strategy that
keeps the region progress-
ing towards a prosperous
future.
The information in this
report provides recommen-
dations to set guideposts
that will keep us on track to
building a successful,
vibrant and sustainable
future.
Currently there is a work-
ing group of relevant organ-
izations discussing ways to
move this agenda forward
in Huron County. The
report can be viewed at
www.planningb o ard. ca.
Photos submitted
Vicki White from the Centre for Employment and Learning.
Some of the many exhibit booths at the Network Huron event.
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