Organizations in the United States, Canada and Europe are in the midst of experiencing an unprecedented generational mix in the office. For the first time in history, four distinct generations are working side-by-side. You've heard the generalizations: The Civic generation has strong values but are conformists suspicious of diverse thought. Boomers are hard working but self centered. Gen X is creative and independent but skeptical and disengaged. Gen Y is tremendously capable but attention-challenged and short on patience. Like most generalizations, these things are only partially true. What does it all mean in the workplace and for you as an employer?

This important learning track will focus on the real world, talent management issues related to working with each of these generations in the fastest-changing, most competitive global economy in history. How does a Gen X manager get the most out of Boomer and Gen Y employees at the same time? How do the skills of Civics and Gen Y's complement each other? How does an organization create a brand that simultaneously resonates with each of these important segments of the workforce? What about compensation and benefits, work/life balance, succession and career development? The answers are different for every generation.

In today's workforce, success will be defined by organizations that are able to deploy programs and create experiences that are compelling for all groups. The key is to help individuals understand the motivations and perspectives of their peers across the enterprise. Additionally, each of the events presented in this series will tackle not only the challenges created by The Four Generation Workforce, but the opportunities as well.

Succession planning can't happen when your technically savvy sales manager gives two week notice, or when your most experienced accounting professional decides they'll be retiring in June. It needs to be part of an overall performance plan that is accepted and embraced by all levels of your organization. This webcast will examine successes and common pitfalls in succession planning, and show you how to implement best practices. We'll discuss how you can ensure that your employee loyalty, corporate goals and bottom line don't suffer as the face of your shifts and changes over the next decade.

Join us for an eye opening hour in which we'll discuss the communication gap that spans the generations. We'll look at various technologies that are important to each group, and discuss ways to promote a positive understanding between them. We'll examine new ideas in cross training, discuss misconceptions in written and verbal communication styles, and ultimately provide you with a new toolset for managing across the generations.