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AGING WORKFORCE THE PRACTICE TEAM

AGING WORKFORCE THE PRACTICE TEAM. Presented by Linda Mallard, Practice Manager Maine Medical Partners Westbrook Internal Medicine & Pediatrics. MAINE MEDICAL PARTNERS WORKFORCE AGE > 40. MAINE MEDICAL PARTNERS EMPLOYEES OVER 65. LONGEVITY: 5 > 10+ Years

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AGING WORKFORCE THE PRACTICE TEAM

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  1. AGING WORKFORCETHE PRACTICE TEAM Presented by Linda Mallard, Practice Manager Maine Medical Partners Westbrook Internal Medicine & Pediatrics

  2. MAINE MEDICAL PARTNERS WORKFORCE AGE > 40

  3. MAINE MEDICAL PARTNERSEMPLOYEES OVER 65 LONGEVITY:5 > 10+ Years 5 > 5 Years 1 < 1 Year POSITIONS:9 Clerical 2 Clinical RN & MA HOURS/WEEK2 Work 40 hours 2 Work 24-32 hours 6 Work 20 hours or less

  4. OPPORTUNITIES Strong work ethic Loyal to company Willing to work flexible hours. Valuable experience Add diversity of thought/approach Source: Adapted from 2003 SHRM Older Worker Survey. CHALLENGES Blending cultures Value of change needs to be proven Less technologically savvy Priorities differ Learning curve may be longer Expect respect & acknowledgement AGING WORK FORCE & THE PRACTICE TEAM

  5. Veterans Born before 1945 Respectful of organizational hierarchy Like structure Accept authority figure Give maximum effort Leadership Style Create positive working relationships Show respect for their experiences Gain their confidence by demonstrating compassion and understanding GENERATION TRAITSEffective LEADERSHIP STYLES

  6. Baby Boomers Born 1945 ~ 1964 Give maximum effort Accept authority figures Results driven Stay with organization long term. Retain what they learn Leadership Style Prefer collegial leaders Show appreciation for achievements Challenge them to be part of a TEAM to solve problems. Support work/life balance GENERATION TRAITSEffective LEADERSHIP STYLES

  7. Generation X Born 1965 ~ 1980 Technological savvy Like informality Learn quickly Seek work/life balance Embrace diversity Leadership Style Tell them the truth Clearly identify boundaries Honor work/life balance Offer learning opportunities GENERATION TRAITSEffective LEADERSHIP STYLES

  8. Generation Y Born after 1980 Technologically savvy Like informality Embrace diversity Learn quickly Need supervision LEADERSHIP STYLE Take time to orient with respect to the organizational culture Provide structure and strong leadership Be clear about expectations and goals GENERATION TRAITSEffective LEADERSHIP STYLES

  9. Bibliography Collison, J. (2003, June). Older Worker Survey. Alexandria, VA: Society for Human Resource Management. Lockwood, Nancy R (2003, December). The Aging Workforce. The Reality of the Impact of Older Workers and Eldercare in the Workplace. Alexandria, VA: Society for Human Resource Management. Lockwood, Nancy R. (2004, December). Leadership Styles: Generational Differences. Alexandria, VA. Society for Human Resource Management.

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