Gen Xers were born between the mid-1960s and the early 1980s. Often referred to as the “latchkey generation,” many came from homes where both parents worked, leading them to be more independent from a younger age. They grew up during a time of technological and societal change, witnessing the rise of personal computers, the internet, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. They're often seen as bridging the gap between the analog era of their predecessors and the digital age embraced by the generations that followed.
Published in Chapter:
Navigating HRM Challenges in Post-Pandemic China: Multigenerational Workforce, Skill Gaps, and Emerging Strategies
Copyright: © 2023
|Pages: 18
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-9172-0.ch008
Abstract
Human resource management (HRM) in an aging society presents unique issues, and this chapter examines some of the most significant ones, such as labor shortages, skill gaps, and managing a workforce that spans generations. The global trend toward remote work, the increased emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and the need to keep employees engaged despite change all add layers of complexity to these problems. It goes on to explore unique HRM techniques to address these issues, with a particular emphasis on reimagining the work-life balance and building resilient organizational cultures. The chapter also emphasizes the novel chances that arose, giving readers crucial insights into the developing HRM scene in China.