-Get their commitment to help you develop the business. Ask them how they can effectively contribute to the team. Whenever an employee commits to being part of the team's success, your job is so much easier.
-Maximize their value by using them as mentors within your team.
-Don't assume you know their career aspirations....check in with them.
-You don't have to prove you're the manager with them...they have been around the workplace and know all about management roles. Instead, focus on maximizing what they have to offer to the team. Gain their respect.
-Flexible time...the older worker who is close to retirement may want to work part time. If you require their knowledge, you may have to be creative to support their needs.
-Benefits may be the most important aspect of an older workers compensation plan. Check in to see what they want.
As a manager, you need to provide the same performance expectations for all team members...no matter what their generation. The difference lies in how sensitive you are to each employee and what motivates him or her to perform.
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