Today’s workforce is more age-diverse than ever before, with Silents, Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, Millennials, and Generation Zers all sharing work space. With five different generations in the modern workforce spanning the ages from 16 to 72, managing employees in a way that promotes good will, productivity, and efficiency is more important than ever.
A recent study showed that 25% of managers reported that managing multiple generations within the workforce was a challenge, and among employees themselves, 77% identified different work expectations as a chief concern in working with members of other generations. The current workforce has also reached an unprecedented tipping point, with millennials comprising the largest section of the working demographic.
