12/22/2023

Overcome Generational Barriers in the Workplace

Bridge generational gaps with mentoring

Q: I am relatively new to management and find myself struggling with my multigenerational workforce. While I love the diversity of thought and experience they bring, sometimes they see things so differently. I need to help them to fully engage in our work. Any ideas?

A: With potentially five generations in the workplace at one time, you've hit on a challenge many managers face daily. You're right—it's great to have what people bring to work every day, but it is also challenging to bring them together so that you and your deliverables can be met in an efficient way.

Believe me, I don't want to diminish the issue you raise, but there is a very practical and potentially cost-effective solution to bringing different generations together—mentoring.

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