This document outlines strategies for cultivating a positive multigenerational workforce. It begins by debunking common millennial stereotypes and noting generational similarities. It emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion for organizational performance. Finally, it provides five strategies for promoting generational diversity: communicating alignment, designing flexible work environments, creating feedback loops, cultivating leadership opportunities for all generations, and leveraging social media.

1. Strategies for
cultivating a
positive
multigenerational
workforce
WHY ARE WE
STILL
TALKING
ABOUT
MILLENNIALS
?
Alycia Angle, Senior
Talent Management
Consultant

2. ObjectivesAgenda
Why are we still talking about millennials?
1. Debunking the most widely believed millennial myth with
evidence-based realities and recognizing similarities across
generational boundaries.
2. Identifying current state of individual and organizational
perspectives on diversity and inclusion to amplify
organizational performance.
3. Outlining effective tactics for cultivating a positive
multigenerational workforce.
4. Examining current efforts and identifying a novel approach
to make generational diversity an asset to your
organization.
Generational Similarities
Diversity and Inclusion
Strategies to Promote
Generational Diversity
Rethinking

3. Lazy, entitled
narcissistcs
Still live with
parents
Fame-obsessed
Children of the
affluent society
Spoiled
Cop-outs
Trouble making
decisions
Few heroes
Short attention
spans
1968 1990 Today
Gen XBoomers Millennials
Do You Behave Like a Millennial?

4. Rebel Without a Cause

6. Diversity and Inclusion

7. Strategies for cultivating a positive
multigenerational workforce

8. 1
Communicate to ensure alignment.
• Communicate constantly
• Allow for individual perspective
• Determine your rhythm

9. 2
Design a flexible work environment.
• Offer more options for all
• Consider viable approaches
• Create space to celebrate life events

10. 3
Create a constant feedback loop.
• Provide ongoing feedback
• Consider new methods
• Ensure people are getting resources

11. 4
Cultivate leadership opportunities for all.
• Implement leadership development
• Identify gaps in development or groups
• Harness KSA of all

12. 5
Leverage social media.
• Utilize to learn, communicate, and buy
• Tell your company’s story
• Use to attract, retain, and engage

13. Rethinking Paired with Action
1. Create structure to help in your rethinking process
2. Start doing something differently

14. Thank you!

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