Comments on: Gen U – Generation Unretired – Humanizes The Workplace http://www.respectfulworkplace.com/2010/01/13/gen-u-%e2%80%93-generation-unretired-%e2%80%93-humanizes-the-workplace/ Thu, 17 May 2012 20:01:35 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jay Remer http://www.respectfulworkplace.com/2010/01/13/gen-u-%e2%80%93-generation-unretired-%e2%80%93-humanizes-the-workplace/#comment-916 Jay Remer Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:23:36 +0000 http://www.respectfulworkplace.com/blog/?p=163#comment-916 This is a very timely and well written article. Were I an alien from another planet, I would think Gen-U would be prime employees, mentors, etc. Common sense does lead one to that conclusion. Experience confirms this as well. But then again, I am from another planet! This is a very timely and well written article. Were I an alien from another planet, I would think Gen-U would be prime employees, mentors, etc. Common sense does lead one to that conclusion. Experience confirms this as well. But then again, I am from another planet!

]]> By: Blake Anthony http://www.respectfulworkplace.com/2010/01/13/gen-u-%e2%80%93-generation-unretired-%e2%80%93-humanizes-the-workplace/#comment-894 Blake Anthony Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:30:02 +0000 http://www.respectfulworkplace.com/blog/?p=163#comment-894 I can see why this is a favorite post of Respectful Workplace. It's insightful and well-stated. There is nothing like experience when it comes to solving problems and/or dealing with people from different countries. I can see why this is a favorite post of Respectful Workplace. It’s insightful and well-stated. There is nothing like experience when it comes to solving problems and/or dealing with people from different countries.

]]> By: Ms Anderson http://www.respectfulworkplace.com/2010/01/13/gen-u-%e2%80%93-generation-unretired-%e2%80%93-humanizes-the-workplace/#comment-434 Ms Anderson Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:55:34 +0000 http://www.respectfulworkplace.com/blog/?p=163#comment-434 Thank you for pointing out that there are negative stereotypes, mostly false in my opinion, when it comes to Gen U. As a manager within a middle-sized company, I have found that generations like to help each other and motivate each other. However, it has been my experience that multi-national companies are better at hiring across the board and are more aware of age discrimination than smaller companies. Let us hope that more insightful blogs, such as this one, gets the message out that today's workforce needs to have more age diversity in order to mirror society at large. No matter how techno crazy we all become, experience is the best teacher. Thank you for your great site. Thank you for pointing out that there are negative stereotypes, mostly false in my opinion, when it comes to Gen U. As a manager within a middle-sized company, I have found that generations like to help each other and motivate each other. However, it has been my experience that multi-national companies are better at hiring across the board and are more aware of age discrimination than smaller companies. Let us hope that more insightful blogs, such as this one, gets the message out that today’s workforce needs to have more age diversity in order to mirror society at large. No matter how techno crazy we all become, experience is the best teacher. Thank you for your great site.

]]> By: Lynn Taylor http://www.respectfulworkplace.com/2010/01/13/gen-u-%e2%80%93-generation-unretired-%e2%80%93-humanizes-the-workplace/#comment-433 Lynn Taylor Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:00:10 +0000 http://www.respectfulworkplace.com/blog/?p=163#comment-433 mostinterested: Thanks for sharing your experience. I have also found that in corporate America, Gen U employees are often fantastic mentors. They are an underutilized segment in today's workforce, and yet they enable companies to cultivate a more diverse, productive and profitable workplace. mostinterested:
Thanks for sharing your experience. I have also found that in corporate America, Gen U employees are often fantastic mentors. They are an underutilized segment in today’s workforce, and yet they enable companies to cultivate a more diverse, productive and profitable workplace.

]]> By: Iowa Manager http://www.respectfulworkplace.com/2010/01/13/gen-u-%e2%80%93-generation-unretired-%e2%80%93-humanizes-the-workplace/#comment-432 Iowa Manager Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:50:01 +0000 http://www.respectfulworkplace.com/blog/?p=163#comment-432 First of all, compliments to people running the Respectful Workplace web-site, dedicated to a very important issue. Feeling respected and appreciated makes people more productive. In my subdivision, I work hard to instill the culture of mutual respect and support - or, as Taylor puts it, to humanize the workplace. I like the phrase. Second, I'm glad to see the older generation being discussed here. I'm in my mid-60s and I waved an opportunity to retire due partially to economic reasons (recession!), but first and foremost because I love being with people, sharing my experience, being an important part of the whole. Our management is doing a great job of accommodating seniors who wish to return to work. People are valued for their experience and skills, and Gen U has a lot to contribute in this respect. As a society, we should be aware of the Gen U phenomenon and make the most out of it. First of all, compliments to people running the Respectful Workplace web-site, dedicated to a very important issue. Feeling respected and appreciated makes people more productive. In my subdivision, I work hard to instill the culture of mutual respect and support – or, as Taylor puts it, to humanize the workplace. I like the phrase.

Second, I’m glad to see the older generation being discussed here. I’m in my mid-60s and I waved an opportunity to retire due partially to economic reasons (recession!), but first and foremost because I love being with people, sharing my experience, being an important part of the whole. Our management is doing a great job of accommodating seniors who wish to return to work. People are valued for their experience and skills, and Gen U has a lot to contribute in this respect. As a society, we should be aware of the Gen U phenomenon and make the most out of it.

]]> By: mostinterested http://www.respectfulworkplace.com/2010/01/13/gen-u-%e2%80%93-generation-unretired-%e2%80%93-humanizes-the-workplace/#comment-431 mostinterested Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:03:18 +0000 http://www.respectfulworkplace.com/blog/?p=163#comment-431 “Generation Unretired” definitely offers a great value in the workplace. The older generation has precious experience and all those important qualities Taylor mentions here, and younger employees need to be exposed to that and given an opportunity to learn from Gen U. I'm familiar with Taylor's approach to managing “Terrible Office Tyrants” and in my company, where I'm a HR manager, I see that our Gen U employees are excellent role models for interpersonal skills. We need those people in the workforce, and Lynn Taylor is doing a great job in raising awareness of this social phenomenon. “Generation Unretired” definitely offers a great value in the workplace. The older generation has precious experience and all those important qualities Taylor mentions here, and younger employees need to be exposed to that and given an opportunity to learn from Gen U. I’m familiar with Taylor’s approach to managing “Terrible Office Tyrants” and in my company, where I’m a HR manager, I see that our Gen U employees are excellent role models for interpersonal skills. We need those people in the workforce, and Lynn Taylor is doing a great job in raising awareness of this social phenomenon.

]]> By: Lynn Taylor http://www.respectfulworkplace.com/2010/01/13/gen-u-%e2%80%93-generation-unretired-%e2%80%93-humanizes-the-workplace/#comment-430 Lynn Taylor Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:17:31 +0000 http://www.respectfulworkplace.com/blog/?p=163#comment-430 Thank you, Paul (and Melanie for this opportunity). It's great to get such thoughtful firsthand feedback. Gen U is here to stay for quite some time... lucky us! Thank you, Paul (and Melanie for this opportunity). It’s great to get such thoughtful firsthand feedback. Gen U is here to stay for quite some time… lucky us!

]]> By: Paul Meshanko http://www.respectfulworkplace.com/2010/01/13/gen-u-%e2%80%93-generation-unretired-%e2%80%93-humanizes-the-workplace/#comment-429 Paul Meshanko Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:51:21 +0000 http://www.respectfulworkplace.com/blog/?p=163#comment-429 Lynn and Melanie...what a timely and well-written post. Having both parents and in-laws who are in their 60s and 70s (and all still working), I know from personal experience that their motivations and needs as workers are vastly different than those of their younger peers. If integrated skillfully, the contributions of "Gerneration U" can be enormous. Keep up the great work! Lynn and Melanie…what a timely and well-written post. Having both parents and in-laws who are in their 60s and 70s (and all still working), I know from personal experience that their motivations and needs as workers are vastly different than those of their younger peers. If integrated skillfully, the contributions of “Gerneration U” can be enormous.

Keep up the great work!

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