Effective multi-generational workplaces
When you think of the workforce as a collective, you are most likely going to be managing or engaging in a multigenerational organization, essentially there will be people of all ages. Many times there are conflicts with-in generations that can hamper growth and productivity. The idea of being able to work in a multi-generational workforce is important for everyone, but is especially important for managers and leaders to foster environments where collaboration can occur. So lets look at 5 things leaders and managers can do to engage their multi-generational workforces.
- Stop stereotyping
The most important thing to do to foster a good working environment for multi-generational workforces is to stop stereotyping as much as possible. A good example of this are younger generation members are lazy whereas older generations are unwilling to innovate. There are always going to be bad staff members, but those staff members can come from any age. Broad generalizations and stereotyping only breed animosity and conflict. Each person is a unique individual and not everyone from each generation acts the same. Aside from causing conflict, the more damaging impact of stereotyping is that it fosters a toxic work environment. It is very easy for these types of conflicts to get very serious with devasting consequences.
