Reframing Generational Stereotypes: Embrace Age Diversity, Build Mutual Understanding and Foster Collaboration to Drive Positive Change

With Baby Boomers working past the age of retirement and the arrival of Gen Z, we are seeing for the first time in history four — sometimes five — generations working alongside each other. As a result, organizations are experiencing the X-Y-Z Divide Syndrome, where generational diversity is seen as a negative element, making it difficult to build and maintain a happy and productive workplace. Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z have different mindsets, expectations and communication ...