I really hate when generalizations are made regarding how a particular generation acts. This practice creates ignorance and leads to stereotypes. While not completely applicable to everyone, generalizations, when used as a vehicle to understand conflicts, can be helpful.
Entrepreneur.com takes a look at the generational conflict that seems to be widening.
The article talks about the several challenges that entrepreneurs are facing with their multi-generational work forces consisting of Gen X, Gen Y and Baby Boomers. In these work forces, “highly experienced baby boomers” work with “tech-savvy twentysomethings who have high expectations but little experience. Caught in the middle are knowledgeable Gen Xers in their 30s and early 40s who are struggling for work/life balance as they bear the brunt of managing multigenerational work teams. Throw in the modern workplace with its disappearing hierarchy, and you have a recipe for generational conflict.”
Here’s a table summarizing the differences as noted by the author.
Tags: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y
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