A major challenge human resource managers face with their employees who belong to the Baby Boomer generation is that:
A) many of these workers lack education and experience, leading to high training costs at a time when most American firms are under pressure to keep labor costs as low as possible.
B) they have little loyalty to their employer, resulting in high labor turnover even though American firms have started programs to retain their employees.
C) workers in this generation are more likely than other workers to demand flexible work schedules so that they can enjoy a better workleisure balance.
D) this very large group is nearing retirement, raising the possibility that firms will lose many of their most talented and experienced employees.

Question

A major challenge human resource managers face with their employees who belong to the Baby Boomer generation is that:
A) many of these workers lack education and experience, leading to high training costs at a time when most American firms are under pressure to keep labor costs as low as possible.
B) they have little loyalty to their employer, resulting in high labor turnover even though American firms have started programs to retain their employees.
C) workers in this generation are more likely than other workers to demand flexible work schedules so that they can enjoy a better work­leisure balance.
D) this very large group is nearing retirement, raising the possibility that firms will lose many of their most talented and experienced employees.

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The Baby Boomer generation is reaching retirement age, which means that many experienced and talented employees may retire soon. This presents a challenge for HR managers as they have to find ways to retain knowledge and skills within the organization, while also managing succession planning and filling the gaps left by retiring employees.

A Major Challenge Human Resource Managers Face with Their Employees