Managers unprepared for 18-80 workforce

Businesses may be poorly prepared for the multigenerational workforces of the future, with nearly half of managers saying they take the same approach to management with all their staff, regardless of age. Research by Penna found that for managers who are not adapting their style for different aged employees, almost half (46 per cent) say they don’t need to as they are confident in their management skills. However, more than one in three employees (39 per cent) agreed it was important for managers to change their style, as it will make different age groups more responsive. The future...

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