Opinions on the Multigenerational workforce – the people have spoken…. or tweeted.
Where do you fall on the multigenerational workforce chart?
There are now five generations in the workforce simultaneously (Gen Z, millennials, Gen X, baby boomers, and some members of the silent generation still working in their late 70s and early 80s) – a first in modern history. Let’s talk about it!
Let’s assume to give some focus all readers here are older workers. (GenX and up)
What are your thoughts on being an older worker in the workforce?
What are your thoughts on the other generations you work with?
As a little experiment, this blog post is a crowd-sourced effort open to all opinions on the generational workforce. What works – what doesn’t? I have asked folks on Twitter – TikTok – Facebook to give their thoughts. See below – they have spoken!!
This is an everchanging post and I will continuously update this page as I get more feedback. Please keep it clean my friends!
Just in case you have no idea where you fit take a look below:
Questions asked on each Social Media platform
Twitter question:
How does it feel to be a GenX or older worker today? On the flip side, how does everyone else think about working with the other generations today? To other generations: How does it feel working with GenX or Boomer generation?
RESPONSES:
Facebook question:
How does it feel to be a GenX or older worker today? What does everyone else think about working with the other generations? To other generations: How does it feel working with GenX or Boomer generation?
RESPONSES:
Tiktok question:
How does it feel to be a GenX or older worker today? On the flip side, how does everyone else think about working with the other generations? To other generations: How does it feel working with GenX/Boomer generation?
RESPONSES:
Other platform responses:
Common Responses for Working with GenX and Older in a Multigenerational Workforce
Pros
Cons
Taking it to the Next Level: How can we have a multigenerational workforce that actually works for everyone?
Frequently Asked Questions
What Generation am I?
There is a Chart above – CLICK HERE
Are there any benefits of working with colleagues from different generations?
Oh, definitely! You’ll learn the art of deciphering boomer slang, discover the hidden power of millennial memes, and might even uncover the mystical secrets of Gen X’s mixtapes.
What is a multigenerational workforce?
It’s like a diverse cast of characters in a workplace sitcom, where Boomers, Gen Xers, millennials, and Gen Z come together to create a hilarious blend of wisdom, tech-savviness, and meme-worthy moments. Seriously we could have teams that span multiple generations – possibly even 4 different age groups.
How do you survive office birthday parties when the cake choices range from gluten-free vegan to traditional fruitcake?
Lol – I have no answer for this….. It definitely is an exercise of acceptance and compromise. Here is a great gluten-free recipe BTW
What is the best way to deal with conflict within a multigenerational workforce?
This should be managed the same way no matter the generation. Folks should feel heard and respected. Everyone has something to contribute. Laughter always helps too. Maybe consider an “Office Comedy Roast” session, where each generation takes turns poking fun at their own quirks and stereotypes.
So tired of the “who had it harder” discussion. Can we just stop?
Agreed – each generation has different challenges. A little empathy and respect go a long way. Hoping that as we work together more frequently this will slowly go away.
WRAP UP:
Thanks, everyone – Always looking for opinions and feedback – Everyone should have a say. Let’s face it very few people of any generation really want to work. It can be stressful to not like your coworkers. There is a lot we can learn from each other.
Tech musing
Technology overall is making quite a difference in our lives. See my expansive list below if you are interested in diving in a bit more.
