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In search of communication between employees and employers: a comparative analysis of generations functioning in the modern labor market
In search of communication between employees and employers: a comparative analysis of generations functioning in the modern labor market

Author(s): Agnieszka Opalińska
Subject(s): Economy, Human Resources in Economy
Published by: Polskie Towarzystwo Ekonomiczne w Zielonej Górze
Keywords: youth; generation; social change; employee; employer; labor market; communication

Summary/Abstract: Since time immemorial every generation has been convinced that the next one will be less capable and unable to manage in life. Assessing the potential of young people is extremely difficult and requires analyzing the generations that are currently making up social fabric. This is particularly important for the accurate diagnosis of the generation that is soon to feed the labor market. To this end, a strengths-and-weaknesses analysis must be carried out, with a view to identifying differences between generations and properly diagnosing them so that employers are prepared to create offers properly adjusted to their new employees. It is important to analyze the language of the young generation, their expectations, goals and values they hold dear. In shaping an effective employee, their attitudes and civic skills must also be shaped. The youth has always been the driver of change, and thus, proper understanding of their attitudes and motivations for action will allow them to evaluate and develop the labor market in line with their expectations as well as the expectations of employers. Rapidly changing trends mean that, in addition to time-consuming research methods, a current review-based analysis should be used, as in the case of this article. The paper also draws from the experience and observations made during the three-year running of the "Business Class" program, in which the labor market, employee behavior and the desire for good earnings were a frequent topic of conversations, workshops and analyses.

  • Issue Year: 5/2018
  • Issue No: 9_EN
  • Page Range: 135-152
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: English