Wharton Professor Peter Cappelli: How to Manage the Older Worker
Episode Description
Wharton Professor Peter Cappelli talks about ways younger supervisors can manage older workers productively. đź“‚ Management;Human Resources
Brief Summary
Younger supervisors face challenges managing older workers; effective engagement and collaboration are essential for success.
Key points
- Managing an Aging Workforce. As the workforce ages, younger supervisors face challenges managing older employees. It's crucial to engage and hire them effectively.
- Feedback is Key. Providing feedback to older workers is essential for effective management, despite common hesitations.
- Companies that Engage Older Workers. Companies like Deloitte and Procter & Gamble have innovative programs to re-engage older employees and retirees.
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Episode highlights
- Managing an Aging WorkforceAs the workforce ages, younger supervisors face challenges managing older employees. It's crucial to engage and hire them effectively.“The problem starts mainly with the supervisors who are younger.”0:33Sep 1, 2010
- Feedback is KeyProviding feedback to older workers is essential for effective management, despite common hesitations.“It’s important to give feedback, even to older workers.”4:15Sep 1, 2010
- Companies that Engage Older WorkersCompanies like Deloitte and Procter & Gamble have innovative programs to re-engage older employees and retirees.“Deloitte lets soon-to-be retirees pick projects they want to work on.”6:13Sep 1, 2010
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