Generational Differences in the Workplace

The corporate firms today generally have five different generations of people working adjacently; the middle aged workers, the Traditionalists, generation X and Generation Y. To ensure productivity and a continuation of traditional work ethics and methodology, employers have to create an effective work environment for younger workers, as well as older workers. A balance between these work forces can be advantageous to the employer creating newer work opportunities which can be executed up to optimum level with the help of experienced workers.
 
A generation is defined by demographics and key cultural and historical events that shape characteristics (thought processes, work ethics, traditions, techniques, aspirations, future ambitions etc) of the people in that age.

General description of these generations are employees over 60 years of age belong to the Traditionalists, In their mid 40s to 60 are the middle aged work force, employees from the age of 20 to 40 are the Generation X and those in their early 20s or younger are the Generation Y (Deal,2006).Generational differences create patterns that can be observed over time. Studying the background and characteristics of each generation can be helpful in assessing the challenges each individual imposes on the work environment, and distinctive talents of individuals as well as determining the future patterns of the workplace

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