Table of Content: Introduction: The new economic reality and the cross-generational workplace -- A new chapter in the cross-generational workplace -- The traditionalists : what will the colonel do now--work? retire? consult? -- The baby boomers : retirement postponed -- The Gen Xers : survivalists in the workplace -- The Millenials : be careful what you ask for -- The global workforce : generations around the world -- The ACORN imperatives and three companies that bridge the gaps -- Company best practices and other great ideas -- From the CEO's perspective -- From the trenches -- Here come the Millenials / Ron Zemke -- Younger boss and older worker / Claire Raines -- A field guide to mentoring Millenials / Bob Filipczak -- Emerging media and the workforce / Bob Filipczak -- Appendix: Inventory : how cross-generationally friendly is your work group, department, business, or organization?