Working coexistence between generations

Working with a group of persons it means to handle with different generations too. In a workplace you will find colleagues with different ages. Maybe sometimes can be difficult to understand someone else because the age gap.
In this article “Working coexistence between generations” get to know more about a multi-generational workplace.

The generational gap can be sometimes an obstacle, during the daily duties or during a meeting. People with different ages have other behaviours, mindsets and opinions.
Let´s check the generations in detail.

Genration Z (2001-2020)

They are born in a generation where the knowledge is free. They have already a wide know-how, thanks to the technology and social media. But the professional background is still weak. The mindset is focusing on the career since young. In fact, nowadays there are a lot of influencers which are having a strong impact on people, by sharing an enterprising mindset which was not existing for other generations.  
Theis communication is via social media or via mobile phone. Furtheremore, they are inclined to suggest new activities. This generation prefers to work with flexibility, in a workplace with a weak hierarchy.

Millennials (1981 – 2000)

Millennials have experienced the technological development during the years. They are born in the years after the economic boom. They like to change if it concerns the career advancement and they know how to work with older and younger generations. The technological developments seen during the years and during the school/work experience, permit them to adapt themselves to all operational changings. They are responsible and open mind. The oldest part of this generation, who worked for already 15/20 years, have already a great professional background. Most of them, they were able to travel and to do experience in other countries.  

Generation X (1965 – 1980)

This generation is not used to communicate via social media, whereas they have great face-to-face communication skills. In fact, since they were in the school and begun the career, the technology was not developed yet. The working mindset is focusing on the professional career, although they are loyal to the company. They don`t like to change company often, as stability comes first. They are resilient and with their experience, they can resolve problems. The firsts working experiences have been signed by a strong hierarchy. Nevertheless, they can change to a more modern working atmosphere without problems.

Baby Boomers (1946 – 1964)

The youngest part of this generation is next to the rent. The generational gap is big, but they know how to handle with young people. Born after the second world war, they know what sacrifice means. Despite the long professional background, sometimes younger generations are not able to comprehend them, because their strong identity. They are loyal, they can work with a strong hierarchy. Technology and social media are a challenge sometimes. They prefer to communicate via phone calls or face-to-face.

Working with different generations

How can different generations working togehther? is the working coexistence possible without problems?
The best workplace is that ones where there is the possibility to cross young ideas and long experience. The best solution is to harmonize the different opinions and get the best from both sides. On the other hand, employees must have patience and they should always be comprehensive and open the mind.
By understanding each other, the coworking will be easier and the team will enhance the performance.  
Younger generations are following the trends, whereas older generations have experience and wisdom. However, always get the best from any persons. Try to learn from others and teach what you already know.

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