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Igniting Gen B and Gen V: The New Rules of Engagement for Boomers, Veterans, and Other Long-Termers on the Job

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So you can't wait to get new blood into your company's key positions? The stodgy old Veterans and Baby Boomers are heading off into the sunset, and the Generation X and Generation Y whippersnappers are anxious to take their places. If you're expecting a seamless transition, think again. As a matter of fact, the Boomers you are rushing out the door may be taking your company's best attributes with them. Author Nancy S. Ahlrichs contends that many companies vastly underrate the value of seasoned, long-time employees. She says they can be priceless resources of productivity and creativity, and wonderful mentors for less experienced workers still learning the ropes. All you have to do is treat them as if they matter. The rewards of engaging your long-termers include strong performances, novel ideas and leadership. getAbstract roundly applauds Ahlrichs for thinking like a wise, old owl.

Longtime employees heading for retirement are cutting back hours, declining promotions and moving out of the demands of business, yet research indicates companies are healthiest when they have both young and older employees fully engaged. Igniting Gen B and Gen V: The New Rules of Engagement for Boomers, Veterans, and Other Long-Termers On the Job discusses barriers to full engagement and how long-term employees can achieve the most by blending their newfound goals and changed energy level with business requirements. Chapters are based on research and real-world scenarios alike making this in invaluable pick any serious business library must have.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

This book presents an approach to building a strong organization that draws upon the potential of the Grass Roots people. It involves the transformation of an organization from reactive to proactive using Grass Roots teams. This entails a revolution requiring new skills and perspective about the human organization. The content of the book consists of pragmatic guidance and ideas for tapping into the knowledge and strengthening the abilities of "Grass Roots workers." It employees brief case illustrations to make its major points and offers succinct tips. It makes extensive use of Mind Mapping, a tool for detailing new ideas and projects, presented with numerous illustrations. Overall, the authors have created a solid contribution to enlightened leadership and organizational transformation, drawing upon what we know about human behavior and motivation. Highly recommended.