"What we have here is a failure to communicate."  Understanding how Veterans, Baby Boomers, Gen X'ers, and Millenials grew to become who they are, appreciating their differences, and listening to their needs are vital steps in the successful recruitment, training, and retention of staff.  The following resources may help you solve many of the challenges related to generational issues in your agency's workforce.

• "Effectively Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce in Corrections"
• "Best Practices Guide for Generation X Recruits and the Field Training Experience"
• "Best Practices Guide for Institutionalizing Mentoring Into Police Departments"
• "Developing Community Corrections Leaders Who Can Step Up to the Plate"
• "FutureForce:  A Guide to Building the 21st Century Community Corrections Workforce Future Force"