You will assume the role of human resources manager for "Lunchbox" a media buying agency that helps companies advertise on radio, television, newspapers, and the Internet. You received an email from your supervisor asking you to prepare a presentation for managers that will address a staffing situation. Times have changed, and managers may be younger than the employees who work for them. Because of the changes to the economy, many employees who were going to retire have decided stay. Furthermore, the Age Discrimation in Employment Act of 1967 eliminated a mandatory retirement age.
Reflect on your own personal experience, the information that you gained from your reading and class discussions concerning, attracting, retaining, motivating and satisfying your employees and answer these questions.
1. Identify the major components of human resources management for your supervisor.
2. How will you address cultural differences, and some of the challenges and opportunities associated with them?
3. How will you motivate your employees to work together even though many employees are older with a large generation gap?