BMGT360 Fall 2023 Cross Generational Workforce by Gregory Marr

Sophie Stella

2023-09-11 18:27:30 UTC

Knowing that knowledge across generations is scattered and being willing to have patience with each other in our understanding processes is vital.

Ilan Kahn

2023-09-11 18:27:33 UTC

Difference in values/ideas and goals

Eli Sutsakhan

2023-09-11 18:27:38 UTC

Differences in work and communication styles
Cultural differences through age difference

Bryn Nelson

2023-09-11 18:27:41 UTC

Different opinions on work-related things can foster diversity of thought, but can also bring more conflict to the workplace

Dominic Sims

2023-09-11 18:27:44 UTC

Meeting the needs for each generation that have different values for similar positions. There will need to be lots of communication and openness between all employees and management

Jordan Webb

2023-09-11 18:27:46 UTC

Different expectations between employees for what to get out of the job/how to balance the job in your life

Alex Weisman

2023-09-11 18:28:01 UTC

When crossing over generations there is a lot of changes in perspective that come along as technology advances and society naturally develops

Colin McNamara

2023-09-11 18:28:17 UTC

Differing opinions on what’s important and how things should be done.

Jess Pollack

2023-09-11 18:28:26 UTC

As somebody who will work join the workforce at a relatively young age, there is a chance that the older people in the workplace will not take me as serious or assume I am not as intelligent as they are.

Autumn Geisler

2023-09-11 18:28:30 UTC

Older people in decision making roles could impact my work experience, DEI, lack of connection to employees, and being risk adverse.
There are opportunities to learn some of their values and life lessons, but also acknowledging that changes are necessary within an organization.

Logan Masters

2023-09-11 18:28:34 UTC

Different ideas regarding how certain tasks should be done and the overall attitude towards work in general

Gabby Ada

2023-09-11 18:28:36 UTC

Difference in perceived work-ethics. Either generation may have a predisposed notion of how the other will work which may cause some conflict.

Cole Smith

2023-09-11 18:28:38 UTC

varying experiences/approaches to draw upon for problem solving

rneziri — 2023-09-11 18:28:39 UTC

Different perspectives/ point of views

Trevor Drake

2023-09-11 18:28:40 UTC

-There will be differences in workplace values that could impact team norms
- Different workers from different generations will have strengths that can compliment each other

Maddisen Watkins

2023-09-11 18:28:40 UTC

Differing values of how often generations want to take leisure time will overload older generations and lead to schedule conflicts

Younger generations will be perceived as trying to advance too fast by asking for more, conflicts in compensation

Eric Malever

2023-09-11 18:28:42 UTC

Having open minded attitude. Open to learn from variety of people with different personalities.

Josh longo

2023-09-11 18:28:44 UTC

Knowing that different generations will have different wants/needs/ behavior. As HRM’s our approach will differ depending on the generation that the employee is part of.

Kylie Boyd

2023-09-11 18:28:45 UTC

Different ways of thinking and accomplishing the work, so values may not always align

Devin Jones

2023-09-11 18:28:48 UTC

Finding cooperative ways to interact, especially since older generations care more about their work and since younger generations want to spend less time at work

Mathew Rivas

2023-09-11 18:28:49 UTC

Conflicts can arise due to different ways of doing things such as work ethic, values, beliefs, or certain stereotypes given to the generation

Allison B

2023-09-11 18:28:55 UTC

Cross functional work forces make it harder for managers and HR individuals to support their employees as each generation has different needs. I think this will require high levels of open mindedness from both younger and older employees to ensure teamwork and environments are positive.

difference in commitment

dhenkel3 — 2023-09-11 18:29:11 UTC

there can be a perceived difference in commitment to a position/organization. older people are more likely to exhibit OCB and may view our younger generation as not being dedicated

Hannah Rocks

hrocks — 2023-09-11 18:29:11 UTC

Different generations in the workforce will provide different perspectives and experiences. These differences can cause issues toward certain age groups feeling less valued in certain areas.

Ayeshah Motasim

amotasim — 2023-09-11 18:29:11 UTC

Difference of opinion amoung the work collegues. Different ideas that don't go along with your ideals

Zack Fogel

2023-09-11 18:29:14 UTC

Many different points of view. So, diverse perspectives.

The transfer of knowledge from one generation to the next.

Morals and ethics can end up changing. So workforce ethics can be different and change how we work

Aj Jordan

2023-09-11 18:29:17 UTC

the necessity to provide for each generation and understanding those needs without minimizing the importance of another

Zachary Epstein

zacharyroyepstein — 2023-09-11 18:29:19 UTC

Older employees will show the ropes to the younger generations which will eventually take their jobs slowly over time. At first the older generation will like the new employees but will eventually hate them when they see there friends lose there jobs to them

Nick Milan

2023-09-11 18:29:19 UTC

Communication - a language barrier with different slang, and communication skills will need to be top notch so they can be on the same page and complete tasks efficiently

wgao18 — 2023-09-11 18:29:19 UTC

Some of the implications include value differences and disagreements over those differences. An example of a possible disagreement is boomers valuing the company performance over individual pay where the reverse is true for GenMe.

Max Nguyen

mnguy215 — 2023-09-11 18:29:23 UTC

Differences in mindset, approach, and also a wide range of different ideas. Being able to balance all these ideas and attitudes will be tricky

Brooks Burnett

bburnet1 — 2023-09-11 18:29:26 UTC

There will be different opinions on the way work will be completed. With social media and remote working, the workplace as a whole is changed and older generation workers might not be up to date and could potentially fall behind.

Emily Delfini

2023-09-11 18:29:29 UTC

differing values and opinions on what is most important, different attitudes on the work you're doing, and change in technological knowledge

Greater opportunities for mentorship & mutual learning.

samaurasteele1 — 2023-09-11 18:29:32 UTC

A cross generational workplace can serve as a learning environment for both parties. Younger generations can gain industry expertise from older workers. Older workers can learn more about the perspective/trend of newer generations. However, this means that organizations will need to create enough opportunities to bridge the gap. Otherwise, younger and older generations may stick to their own groups. These opportunities can lessen bias and separation.

Samaura Steele

Giselle Campos Ramirez

2023-09-11 18:29:43 UTC

One implication may be that there may be disagreements in values with regards to work, work completed, and time commitment to work. An older manager, for example, may expect more commitment and time to getting things done for the good of the company.

Paula Chavez

2023-09-11 18:29:47 UTC

Cross generational workforces could lead to more conflicts, especially because each generation seems to have different interests. What is important to Gen Z is not important to Gen X, and it could lead to frustration among coworkers. Older employees might view Gen Z employees are lazy, or less dedicated, because the younger generation view their jobs as a way to make money and don’t really care for the actual company.

Hannah Tedesco

htedesco2 — 2023-09-11 18:29:53 UTC

There will be differing understandings of things such as work effort. Training styles will have to be adapted to each generation as they respond differently.

Darius Nejad

2023-09-11 18:29:59 UTC

Values can be different which can create a lot of conflict. For example, older generations seem to value the success of the business more, whereas younger generations value wage and leisure time.

Mave Wellington

mwelling6 — 2023-09-11 18:30:03 UTC

Difference in work ethic, perspectives and values. Older people value hard work for long periods of time while the younger people value time efficiency and are open to change.

Winston Tan

2023-09-11 18:30:05 UTC

Generations now and then have different values and ways to get things done. It looks like older generations have different ideas of accomplishing tasks and their attitudes when compared to younger generations.

Maryum Nassar

2023-09-11 18:30:05 UTC

Differences in the way people think, their values and work ethic, and the motivation to work

Jason Steinberg

2023-09-11 18:30:09 UTC

Working with different age groups means I can learn a lot from the veterans of my line of work, but I need to be extra conscious of different attitudes/backgrounds and pay extra respect to those with more experience.

michelle tran

2023-09-11 18:30:37 UTC

difference in working and communication styles (different priorities and things we value)

Will Qu

2023-09-11 18:30:42 UTC

Different generations approach problems and arrive and solutions differently. They have different attitudes towards work and different things that statuary them during work. Employers need to understand these nuisances to bring the best out of different workers

Emily Lau

2023-09-11 18:31:50 UTC

I believe with the differences in age, we will have different mindsets and approach to how we handle a situation. The older generation might want more respect and look down or judge the younger generation.

Truc-Mai Nguyen

2023-09-11 18:35:09 UTC

Differences in the way task/work should be done and attitudes/mindsets in the work environment.

Or Goldshtein

2023-09-11 18:37:52 UTC

There could be miscommunication since the different generations have different ways to communicate. The different perspectives could result in a wide range of ideas which could be good.

Michelle Castro

2023-09-11 20:10:17 UTC

Misunderstandings in how values come into play when making decisions affecting how someone shows up in the workplace

Rachael Israel

2023-09-11 20:10:32 UTC

I believe that there will be some different views as well as talents due to this kind of workforce. I think this has benefits because it adds diversity to a workforce and the vast range of skills can help a company grow.

Michael Sardelis

2023-09-11 20:10:35 UTC

More diversity of ideas based on values, since we learned that values are different per generation there will be a mixed agenda in terms of goals.

Aaron Ness

2023-09-11 20:10:45 UTC

The implication is that there is greater opportunity for younger employees to take on new responsibilities that longer tenured employees may not be able to given a gap in knowledge

Elaina Luzquinos

2023-09-11 20:10:47 UTC

Conflict due to unaligned values and forming of ingroups within the organization

Sean McMahon

2023-09-11 20:11:01 UTC

Differences in ideas about how to use tech/different levels of competency with new tech

Liliana Sardelis

2023-09-11 20:11:08 UTC

I think there are many different values and behaviors that can cause issues towards the workplace culture

Ajax Zappitello

2023-09-11 20:11:11 UTC

The different viewpoints that arise from the generational gap could be very conflicting of each other. Personal beliefs and values also play a role.

2023-09-11 20:11:13 UTC

There could be a substantial gap in what individuals find as important and valuable in handling conflict, issues, work and other factors in the workplace.

Cole davis

2023-09-11 20:11:15 UTC

There will be a difference in knowledge and skill sets due to the change in the work environment through our generations.

Olivia Minniefield

2023-09-11 20:11:17 UTC

Working with older generations can make you more motivated since they are motivated. While there could be some barriers if you work with a lot of technology, if they are unable to understand that.

Ryan Lawler

2023-09-11 20:11:25 UTC

Different skill sets and perspectives in the workforce may clash, but can also work together in harmony, especially by using different ways of life for any bigger project within the workplace. A cross generational workforce in the right environment can be powerful.

Danielle Haley

2023-09-11 20:11:25 UTC

Values will be different which can cause conflict and make it challenging to work closely together

Katie Nguyen

2023-09-11 20:11:28 UTC

Problem solving skills may differ.
Misunderstanding of information
Miscommunications
Creative ideas vary

Hodaya Tapiro

2023-09-11 20:11:30 UTC

Differences in generational norms such as gender norms or workplace behavior

Harder to communicate with one another

Difference in values which may lead to conflict about work behavior

Amber Lee-0201

2023-09-11 20:11:30 UTC

I think there could definitely be miscommunications because of the age differences. I also think that this could potentially cause problems within the workplace.

Lauren Toppel

2023-09-11 20:11:32 UTC

There will be a lot of different perspectives and views on a daily basis and more than likely there will be programs set in place in order to ensure a healthy/understanding environment all around

Matthew Van Detta

2023-09-11 20:11:34 UTC

Problem-solving. People approach situations based on their backgrounds, and having a group of multigenerational people will generate many different ways to begin working on a solution.

Evan Goldstein

2023-09-11 20:11:36 UTC

A difference in communication since terms and words may have some different meaning than they used to have.

Kirsten Reigrut

klreigrut — 2023-09-11 20:11:36 UTC

There’s going to be a separation in generational groups and growing resentment due to how the others act/ what their education provides. We will become the leaders and managers of those older then us because we have a better introductory education allowing us to rise through the ranks quicker.

Cole Berger

2023-09-11 20:11:44 UTC

There will be problems with communication and completing group tasks since the approaches are different for both.

Gustavo Franco

2023-09-11 20:11:46 UTC

There might be conflicts among coworkers because they might disagree on what is appropriate for the workplace or how something should be done.

Josh Czerepuszko

2023-09-11 20:11:51 UTC

A better blend of ideas, personalities, mindsets, etc. allows for more input to be received from a wide variety of prospectives

Isabella Jagoe

2023-09-11 20:11:52 UTC

Implications of a cross-generational workforce and me include having opposing interests. While retirement benefits may not benefit us, it is important that benefits can be utilized by all to maximize satisfaction. I believe a compromise from the research we have seen are time off days to balance cross generational interests

Ethan Varghese

vargh13 — 2023-09-11 20:11:57 UTC

I think a difference in age groups will result in a difference of opinions, goals, ideas, and mindsets. There will also be a difference or imbalance in skills and knowledge.

Abby Schlactus- Different age groups have different perspectives, and therefore, contrasting ideas

2023-09-11 20:11:58 UTC

People in different generations will look at issues/concerns/etc within their job in different mindsets. A problem that could easily be fixed by technology might not be easily fixed by someone in an older generation, and a problem that could easily be fixed by human interaction might not be easily fixed by someone in a younger generation.

Charvi Mayur

cmayur — 2023-09-11 20:11:59 UTC

There will be changes to work environments with a cross-gen workforce. Different employees will bring different perspectives to the table, which can be beneficial for creative purposes, but can make it difficult to come to a consensus during disagreements.

Zach Turner

2023-09-11 20:12:00 UTC

I think an implication that is likely to happen would be miscommunication between employees of different generations. Different generations seem to have adopted different modes of communication with one another and when employees of different generations are communication there could be difficulties.

Sridaran Thoniyil

2023-09-11 20:12:01 UTC

A cross generational workforce means that different coworkers will have different values, which could potentially lead to friction in the workplace. For instance, a Gen Z employee preferring to spend minimal time in the office and a Boomer employee preferring to spend more time in the office.

Ethan Rinde

erinde1 — 2023-09-11 20:12:01 UTC

As seen in class today, the younger generation about to enter the work force has wildly different values than the older generations that still work. These differing values can create culture clashes and lead to possible disagreements at work. The way we work and the why we work is inevitably going to differ from many of our coworkers and we’ll have to learn how to work effectively despite those differences.

Haley Darnell

2023-09-11 20:12:02 UTC

Understand the unique values to each generation in order to better manage employees and retain them.

Madelyn Essig

2023-09-11 20:12:04 UTC

There can be miscommunication between perceptions and point of views between generations. Things are very different now than they were before and some people have a hard time grasping that concept.

Carly Greenberg

cgreenbe — 2023-09-11 20:12:04 UTC

I believe that there will be differing values among people. As some older people like to stick to their same ways, it is hard to find compromises to make everyone happy. A cross generational workforce will bring out the different values and ideas people have.

Marlee McKenna

2023-09-11 20:12:07 UTC

By working with many different generations, there can sometimes be misconceptions of certain terms as thing change meaning overtime and the original phrases do not mean the same anymore so changes have to be made.

Jackie Tofts

2023-09-11 20:12:09 UTC

There might be differences in the way that each generation is taught to complete work task - such as younger generations being more reliant on new technologies which older generations might not be accustomed to - leading to variance among different workers.

Valerie Wagner

2023-09-11 20:12:14 UTC

Adapt management, bridge generation gaps, and promote diversity

Shravya

2023-09-11 20:12:20 UTC

There could be a substantial gap in what individuals find as important and valuable in handling conflict, issues, work and other factors in the workplace.

tracey tran

2023-09-11 20:12:26 UTC

it can definitely bring in diverse perspectives and ideas which can benefit a company is many ways, but can also lead to issues if people disagree/ miscommunicate their ideas .

Kayla Han

2023-09-11 20:12:29 UTC

The implication is the challenge to unify a cross-generational workforce in a way that is both all-inclusive and effective from a business perspective.

Zoe Slavin

2023-09-11 20:12:30 UTC

Differences in expectations, different backgrounds mean more conflicts, especially because of how the times were/are different when entering the workforce. (Like very, very different circumstances)

Or Bendror

2023-09-11 20:12:36 UTC

Bringing different strengths to the table and learning from each other.

Steven Duong

2023-09-11 20:13:05 UTC

Implications with how older generations think they are wiser and we aren't as capable/respectable. We think and behave differently, possibly performing things in a different manner. This can lead to inconsistent teamwork and weak work relationships, causing inefficiency in the workplace.

Annalise Haywood

2023-09-11 20:13:18 UTC

There could be differences in how they view technology and what is appropriate to use in a work environment. Some older individuals might view the use as technology as lazy while younger individuals use it to work more efficiently

Okhan Yeniceli

yeniceli — 2023-09-11 20:16:29 UTC

Mixing an older generation of workers with youth might cause a conflict when it comes to working in teams and creating ideas or changes within a company.

Elena Schutz

eschutz5 — 2023-09-11 20:45:49 UTC

There may be differences in opinion based on generation views. Specifically regarding client contact and organizational change. Older generations may also be reluctant to have managers that are younger than them. Technology may also pose a challenge.

Kyle Zimmerman

kzimmerm8 — 2023-09-11 21:29:26 UTC

The implications of cross-generational workforces are that there may be a technological barrier with the older generations.

Dominic Downs

2023-09-13 19:45:49 UTC

Some implications of a cross generational workforce are the values that older generation workers hold compared to younger workers, technology barriers and amount of days taken off.

Brooke Hurst

2023-10-16 18:36:12 UTC

It might be more difficult to relate to older workers in the workforce/ may face technology disparities in our knowledge versus older workers.

Ronita Neziri

2023-12-12 03:01:12 UTC

Can lead to misunderstandings or conflicts if not managed properly. Different generations may offer unique insights based on their experiences and backgrounds