Entitled Engaging the 21st Century Multi-Generational Workforce, the study explores the drivers of engagement for employees of different ages, including demographic characteristics, factors related to the job, and work team factors. Engagement is defined as a positive, enthusiastic, and affective connection with work that motivates an employee to invest in getting the job done, not just ?well? but ?with excellence.?
The study reports that older workers tend to be more engaged than younger workers. Among other reasons, the researchers point out that focusing on the talent management of older individuals is important because they may best relate to the Baby Boomer customer base responsible for $3.8 trillion of annual spending in the U.S. Those with the highest levels of engagement were found to be women, those without elder care responsibilities, those in good physical and mental health, those with a positive self-perception and those having job security.
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