Esperienza dei senior ed energia dei giovani per far crescere l’azienda

Elettrotecnica Imolese, a company rooted in Emilia Romagna, is addressing the generational change in its workforce to grow the business. The CEO, Massimo Foresti, emphasized the importance of not losing the knowledge and specialized skills present within the organization. The company has been increasing its workforce, now with 240 employees, including multiple generations working together. Over the next five years, several key figures will retire, necessitating the integration of younger talent.

To tackle this challenge, the company is focusing on bridging the gap between senior employees with extensive experience and expertise and younger workers familiar with the latest technologies. This involves creating an internal team that interacts with younger colleagues and maintaining the services of part-time professionals who have retired. The company also introduces cross-generational workshops to align expectations, set growth objectives, and develop career paths for both new and experienced employees.

The goal is to maintain a high technical level in the organization while fostering knowledge transfer through structured on-the-job mentoring. Building an inclusive corporate culture where generations can work together effectively requires listening, discussing, and recognizing that no single generation holds all the answers. Each generation brings valuable perspectives, from the seasoned professionals who preserve the company's history and values to the younger employees who introduce new ideas, skills, and innovative thinking.

By combining these diverse viewpoints, the company aims to be prepared for change, attract fresh talent, innovate, and approach future challenges with greater confidence.