Mastering the Multigenerational Workforce

I’m reminded of the incredible gift that a multigenerational workforce offers. We can tackle all kinds of challenges and impart wisdom across the generations - if we work effectively together from a place of mutual understanding and respect. This is a cornerstone of my coaching practice.

Here’s a sampling of some of the articles I’m sharing with clients these days:

"If you commit to being open, flexible, and communicative when working with different generations, you just might find that the younger colleague-older employee dynamic is a refreshing and positive remix of your work life."

"Boomers' preference to continue working can be a big win for any company. To keep this generation in the workforce, however, companies will have to embrace several basic approaches to improve worker engagement. These approaches include creating flexible schedules and engagement models, partnering with senior workers in their career progression, and empowering senior workers with technology."

"There are some 74 million so-called Digital Natives in the United States. Going by the Forbes definition of a Gen Zer as being born between 1995 and 2010, the oldest among them turns 24 this year and the development of their career paths is already underway. Leadership should be prepared to manage this new generation of young adults who, much like the millennials, are set to change the face of the workforce."