While Canada is a nation of diversity, we have much work to do to ensure that in our workplaces everyone is welcomed and accepted, and their differences are valued as strengths. In many workplaces today, leaders and employees face the challenge of working with and managing people from five different generations in the same work environment. This course will help you gain insight into the key influences and overall characteristics of people in different age groups. Understanding the foundational issues related to ageism and youthism through an intersectional lens will help participants to situate the multi-generational workplace within the context of creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. Participants will also learn practical approaches and strategies to help create a positive work environment that is sensitive to and builds upon the diversity of employees from diverse age groups and backgrounds to transform their workplace into a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive space.

This program is a facilitated session to engage participants through presentations, guided discussions, and exercises.

• Reviewing the key influences and characteristics of each generation
• Examining how generational characteristics impact mindset, lifestyle and work habits
• Understanding ageism and youthism and how to avoid age-based assumptions and stereotyping, and how to consider the viewpoints of each team member
• Learning how to collaborate with and appreciate the unique preferences, habits, and behaviours of colleagues who grew up in different times or circumstances than ourselves
• Looking at the various generations through an intersectional lens and anti-oppressive approaches to inclusion
• Learning how to contribute to inclusive workplace culture and create a welcoming environment