In today's workforce, five different generations work together to accomplish shared goals, perhaps for the first time in history. Different behaviors and outlooks among groups of employees born at distinct times requires unique approaches in human resource management. Corrections administrators need to understand that there are nuances and differences among generations, including in perceptions of staff wellness. Generational groups have different sets of experiences, interactions, and events that help shape their identities. Correctional leaders are challenged to bring staff together to accomplish shared goals and must understand how each generation wants to be motivated towards their own sense of wellness. This plenary will discuss how corrections can approach generational differences at a workplace by better understanding a staff wellness perspective that each generation seeks. By identifying and addressing the similarities and differences across generational lines, corrections can realize the benefits of multigenerational workforces.
Objectives:
• Appreciate the experience, skill, and value of different generations of employees in corrections
• Recognize that there's no "one-size-fits-all" approach to managing multiple generations in the workplace
• Develop staff wellness strategies to address each generation's traits, beliefs, and life experiences, considering how they work, communicate, and respond to changes.
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