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Supporting Workforce Wisdom in a Global Economy

Supporting Workforce Wisdom in a Global Economy

Jeff M. Allen, Pamela Scott Bracey, Mariya Gavrilova Aguilar, Tara D. Zimmerman
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 27
ISBN13: 9781799822776|ISBN10: 179982277X|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781799823247|EISBN13: 9781799822783
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-2277-6.ch007
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Allen, Jeff M., et al. "Supporting Workforce Wisdom in a Global Economy." Strategies for Attracting, Maintaining, and Balancing a Mature Workforce, edited by Claretha Hughes, IGI Global, 2020, pp. 152-178. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-2277-6.ch007

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Allen, J. M., Bracey, P. S., Aguilar, M. G., & Zimmerman, T. D. (2020). Supporting Workforce Wisdom in a Global Economy. In C. Hughes (Ed.), Strategies for Attracting, Maintaining, and Balancing a Mature Workforce (pp. 152-178). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-2277-6.ch007

Chicago

Allen, Jeff M., et al. "Supporting Workforce Wisdom in a Global Economy." In Strategies for Attracting, Maintaining, and Balancing a Mature Workforce, edited by Claretha Hughes, 152-178. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2020. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-2277-6.ch007

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Abstract

An aging workforce brings unique challenges and opportunities, requiring an understanding of how different age groups approach the workplace and employ thoughtful strategies to bridge generation gaps. It is crucial to identify wisdom held by experienced workers and develop strategies for passing knowledge on to less experienced employees. Training mature workers for the 21st century workplace is important; however, helping all employees to unlearn outdated processes or beliefs is equally vital to ensure growth and innovation. Organizations need to foster a climate of acceptance and appreciation for all workers and their contributions regardless of age. Workplace policies and procedures should be reviewed and updated to ensure no bias against mature workers is present. Community and public resources can be accessed to train and support mature workers as well. Recognizing the element of wisdom in the workforce and learning how to leverage that wisdom is key to success in the knowledge economy.

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