Never before has the global work force seen so much diversity and experienced so many changes as in the last decade. Globalization and rapid changes in technology are increasingly connecting our world and changing how people communicate with one another. Today’s workplace reflects not only a dazzling assortment of gender and ethnicity but now, also, of generations, each with its distinct experiences and expectations for the future. 

With all these changes comes the need to adapt how we foster a stronger sense of connection and community. But the big question, “how do we better engage new, diverse work forces?” has stymied even the most progressive employers. Few organizations have translated abstract ideas into the concrete solutions that effectively engage their diverse work forces.  The risks are high for those who rely on traditional forms of communication to engage employees.

Have you started a dialogue with your modern work force? The communications professionals at Deloitte are experienced and uniquely positioned to help your organization reach the leading and brightest in each generation. Learn about Deloitte’s perspectives on the future, global trends and strategies that work.

	Characteristics of the Work Force Generations  Today’s work force is composed largely of three generations, each with its distinct communication style and preferences. Who are Gen Y, Gen X and boomers? Learn more.
	Getting It Right with Generation Y  Gen Y. Millennials. Echoes. Reagan Babies. No matter their name, this group is diving into the work force, and one thing is abundantly clear: These young people are different. Their motivation, their technical sophistication and their demand for respect and responsibility are leaving many company executives to wonder: “What should we do with Generation Y?”
	Impact of Generational Communication in the Workplace  As a new generation of workers enter the work force with different expectations of how to share information, companies will be required to adjust their approach to communication in the workplace. Learn how to keep up with these changes.
	Communicating Total Rewards to the Generations Today's workplace contains an unprecedented mixture of four generations of workers, each bringing a unique perspective on "soft cost rewards" desired from employers. Because employers have finite resources with which to compete for talent, they must understand the generations, what matters most to them and what they can do to motivate different generations of workers. Find out what motivates each generation.

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