Building Inclusive Workplaces for All Ages

In the article "Can 5 Generations Coexist in the Workplace?" Jack Kelly, CEO, experienced recruiter, and founder of WeCruitr a company dedicated to recruiting executives and professionals at top-tier companies, addresses the complex dynamics of having five generations in today's workforce. These generations include the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z, each with different expectations and mindsets that can lead to generational biases. An EY U.S. Generation 2022 survey on corporate culture revealed that more than 90% of employees believe that company culture influences their decision to stay with the organization. However, there are notable differences between the generations. Baby Boomers show limited interest in corporate culture, with less than 30% indicating that it influenced their permanence. In contrast, Generation Z and Millennials value culture at 40%. Younger workers and LGBTQ+ employees care about the company's co...

The article "Understanding Generational Diversity: Why It's Important To The Future Workplace" written by Mary Cooney, who is a Generational Diversity Consultant, explains why generational diversity is important for companies and what challenges it presents. Diversity in the workplace is an important issue today. Racial or gender diversity is already a managed issue in companies, but generational diversity is often overlooked, and it is important to point out that according to a 2018 Ranstad Wormonitor study it was evident that 86% of workers prefer to work in multigenerational teams. Generational diversity refers to having a wide range of generations in the workforce. In today's world, companies have up to five generations in the workforce, Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Traditionalists. Each generation has been shaped by the era in which they grew up, which determines their distinct way of viewing the world. For example, Traditionalists (born between 192...