They note that even with the recession, over half the workforce is unsatisfied with their jobs and that the workforce now spans four generations.  These challenges are compounded by rapid technology changes in the workplace.  When taken together, they create enormous challenges for managers in both the public and private sectors.

This is the challenge of leading in a multi-generational workforce, which now spans four generations, and is increasingly driven by rapid technological changes that have changed the nature of work and how it gets done.

Another landmark piece of legislation is about to be signed into law during Obama’s first 100 days.  Implementing this law – named the “Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act” in honor of one of its key sponsors -- will be a signature effort over the next few years.