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Appreciating a
Suicide MULTIGENERATIONAL
CULTURE OF CARE
PREVENTION WORKFORCE

month

COMMUNICATION IS KEY 52%

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According
to the Centers for Disease Prevention, construction Stark differences in communication styles are MILLENNIALS & GEN Z
occupations have the highest rate of suicide and the highest apparent in multi-generation teams. Leaders should prefer in-person communication with managers DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
avoid implementing a blanket communication policy
number of suicides across all occupational groups.
and instead work with individuals within different age OVER EMAILING OR INSTANT MESSAGING
groups to define a system that works for them.
We can all help prevent suicide. Rosendin, alongside our
industry partners, encourages you to STAND Up for suicide
prevention and address it as a health and safety priority. LIFE HAPPENS MENTORSHIP MATTERS
Through creating safe cultures, providing training to identify
and help those at risk, raising awareness about the suicide Employees from different generations will be in different The range of ages in the workforce today presents a
unique opportunity to build collaborative relationships.
life stages. Present people with flexible working options to
crisis in construction, normalizing conversations around help them manage their personal plans and focus on their Rising employees can learn from the experiences and
suicide and mental health, our industry can ultimately work results rather than how they accomplish a task. wisdom of senior workers, while seasoned veterans
decrease the risks associated with suicide in construction. should welcome the fresh perspectives presented by their
Click here to take the CIASP’s pledge to 71% 69% younger counterparts.
STAND Up for Suicide Prevention. 89% ALMOST NINE IN TEN MILLENNIALS
of employees around of employees said agree that baby boomers in the workplace
the world said being they would seriously are a great source of mentorship.
able to work flexibly consider leaving a job if
on an informal, as-needed they had a boss that doesn’t WHILE 93% OF BABY BOOMERS
basis was important in a job. allow them to work flexibly. 93% agree that Gen Ys bring new skills
and ideas to the workplace.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the cultural DON’T GENERALIZE
contributions and history of people of Hispanic or Latinx THE HONOR ROLL
heritage. In the US, Hispanic Heritage Month starts on Materialistic Boomers...Slacker Gen Xers...
September 15 and ends on October 15. At Rosendin, we Entitled Millennials...Rebellious Gen Zs... Each group in this gen-blend era crave recognition
celebrate the cultural legacy of our founders Moses and Each generation has earned its own reputation, but teams from their leaders and colleagues, just in different ways.
Bertha Rosendin. should be encouraged to find points of connection instead Boomers and Millennials often seek status symbols, while
of dwelling on generational differences. Empathy training a simple email or pat on the back can suffice for Gen Xers
Moses and Bertha came to the United States in the early can help workers better understand their colleagues, and Zs. Be sure to implement programs of appreciation at
1900s from Mexico to start a new life. They began a helping recognize emotional responses and motivations. all levels to boost productivity.
family business and an American legacy in 1919. Rosendin
Electric Motor Works serviced the San Jose and Santa Clara 45% 45% OF GEN Z
communities by wiring homes and shops and providing cited potential challenges
many other practical utility services. As the business working with baby boomers,
expanded throughout California under Moses’ leadership, compared to 17% who anticipate
Bertha became a key player in administrative functions. difficulties with Gen X
Their sons went on to carry the legacy by learning about 5% 17% and 5% with Millennials.
the business and the field. With more contracts came more
employees, and from the 1930s to 1958, Rosendin Electric
grew from an 8 employee company to 90. Over 100 years
later, Rosendin employs 7,200 individuals across the nation. Rosendin has Zero Tolerance for discrimination.
It is our responsibility as a leader in the building
Rosendin is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as industry to promote equality and diversity.
we recognize our roots and celebrate those in our company Acts of discrimination, harassment, and/or
and communities who identify as Hispanic or Latinx. We racism by or against our team members,
encourage everyone to learn more about the history of the partners, and clients will not be tolerated.
Hispanic community and its contributions to our industry
and our nation.
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