BMGT360 Spring 2026 Cross Generational Workforce by Gregory Marr

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other generations probably think we use phones and tech too much

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Lack of experience

incapable

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Other generations will think we have a lack of work ethic and don’t want to work

Useless

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We’re all useless

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Possibly think that we are money hungry. Want money but don’t want to work

lazy

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Selfish (when we don’t deserve it)

2026-02-05 21:44:17 UTC

Older generations will think that Gen Z is lazy because leisure and work-life balance are higher on our priorities.

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Older generations will think we’re lazy and we will think they’re too boring and uptight

Older generation

2026-02-05 21:44:22 UTC

The older generation will think our generation is lazy.

Old People

2026-02-05 21:44:26 UTC

The older generations are going to believe that we are soft, that we are have a weaker work ethic, and that we are selfish.

2026-02-05 21:44:27 UTC

That were know-it-alls only in it for the money

2026-02-05 21:44:29 UTC

We are stubborn compared to their generation

Allison Dzwil

2026-02-05 21:44:29 UTC

Other generations will most likely think that we are not dedicated or committed to our work, but that we are arrogant since we think highly of ourselves and want more money.

Gen Z

2026-02-05 21:44:36 UTC

-lazy

-techy

Sleep deprived

2026-02-05 21:44:38 UTC

That we are lazy and don’t want to work (which I do think is partially true) and that we are incompetent. Maybe ungrateful as well.

We are very self centered

khanalsabdhi — 2026-02-05 21:44:42 UTC

Omotayo Alle

2026-02-05 21:44:50 UTC

i think they wouldn't take us seriously until we prove ourselves. I also think we won't want to prove ourselves to them.

Ephraim Tian

2026-02-05 21:44:53 UTC

Things the other generations think about us:

1) They’re lazy

2) We are good at multitasking with tech specifically

3) They’re over confident

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I agree with laziness and not wanting to work

lissetv7 — 2026-02-05 21:44:55 UTC

Older generations probably think we lack experience and are stuck up..

Kimberly Baca

2026-02-05 21:44:59 UTC

Depend too much on tech especially AI

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Older generations will view us as being more lazy and easily distracted.

2026-02-05 21:45:02 UTC

Older workers will see our generation as self-centered, tech-savvy, and money hungry

Other generations may think we are not as competent or capable of doing the job

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Older generations may find us "standoffish and lazy" for wanting more money but less job development/training.

2026-02-05 21:45:19 UTC

Other generations think we’re lazy or incapable of performing as well as they did in the workforce, maybe even better.

2026-02-05 21:46:08 UTC

The implications of a cross-generational workforce is that different generation see ours as self centered and high in self esteem.

2026-02-10 22:24:40 UTC

That new generation is entitled

Christian Gomez

2026-02-10 22:24:45 UTC

They’ll think we are lazy and always seeking lesser responsibility for maximum amount of compensation

2026-02-10 22:24:49 UTC

Other generations will assume we will be lazy workers

2026-02-10 22:24:51 UTC

People from one generation think they’re better than the other. Work capabilities, sociability, technical skills.

Julion Harris

2026-02-10 22:24:53 UTC

older generations having a “set way” of operating and completing tasks and younger generations has new ideas and methodologies to bring to the table.

Very social media!

2026-02-10 22:24:55 UTC

Joshua Wang

2026-02-10 22:25:06 UTC

Difference is skillsets and the type of work provided

implications of a cross-generational workforce

tvargas1_2 — 2026-02-10 22:25:25 UTC

older generations are under the assumption that younger generations don’t want to work and that we are lazy

2026-02-10 22:25:31 UTC

Differences in expectations of work-life balance and differences in technological vs topic expertise training needs

2026-02-10 22:25:35 UTC

The implications of a cross-generational workforce means assumptions of other generations based on age. i.e Older generations thinking younger generations are lazier.

Older generations think we are not consistent enough - Fjona Xhema

fxhema — 2026-02-10 22:25:40 UTC

Kurt Reyes

2026-02-10 22:25:40 UTC

Most likely think that we are useless or less than when technology isn't involved in work and the work force

Ben Smith

bens9804 — 2026-02-10 22:25:42 UTC

Older generations will see us as entitled, lazy, and wimpy in comparison to them.

clansaw1 — 2026-02-10 22:26:00 UTC

Older generations will view the younger as needy and lazy. Less trust in them to replace their positions when the time comes

mtrice12 — 2026-02-10 22:26:15 UTC

I think older generations will be more likely to think our generation is lazy and lacking a strong work ethic. As well as a risk for heavy AI usage to complete tasks.

spstjac — 2026-02-10 22:26:28 UTC

the older generations at work may think that our generation is good with technology. With this technology may give the older generation the idea we are lazy

05mstraw — 2026-02-10 22:26:30 UTC

Since Gen Z wants to work less and tends to expect more, we have a level of entitlement older generations don’t have

In my experience, older people think we are rude or disrespectful if we speak up in discussion.

2026-02-10 22:26:40 UTC

aliu1219 — 2026-02-10 22:26:40 UTC

Different generations tend to prefer different styles. Older workers may prefer emails, phone calls, or face-to-face meetings. Younger workers may lean toward quick messages

Implications of Cross Generational Work Force

2026-02-10 22:26:40 UTC

The implications of these sentiments across Gen Z is that older generations will view these values as dramatically different from ours, portraying us as lazy and entitled. Furthermore, it may mean employers are more likely to hire older generations above ours, in order to avoid these unrealistic expectations.

-donovan dartez

Lakyla Mills

2026-02-10 22:26:52 UTC

I believe one implication of a cross-generational workforce is ego. For example, for a class assignment, I had to interview my grandmother, and she said that her generation paved the way for the work conditions we have today. As a result, some older generations may feel entitled and treat younger employees differently.

Joe Lam

2026-02-10 22:26:56 UTC

With any cross group blend, there will always be an “us” vs “them”. Cross generational groups being blended can result in age-bias such as perceiving the younger group to be rash and incompetent.

2026-02-10 22:27:33 UTC

Different views on work-life balance, difficulty communicating over multiple platforms.

Communication style

2026-02-10 22:28:15 UTC

some may prefer formal communications rather than quick and informal means

Nolan Spring

2026-02-10 22:31:24 UTC

Older workers are more likely to view younger workers as arrogant and self-centered.

Luke Dietz

2026-02-11 21:32:06 UTC

The younger generation is too materialistic

2026-02-12 22:48:08 UTC

Older generations would probably see younger generations as incompetent. Culture divide probably doesnt help here

Balraj Singh

2026-02-17 22:51:28 UTC

A cross-generational workforce spanning Baby Boomers to Gen Z, creates a diverse, innovative environment but requires managing clashing communication styles, technology adoption speeds, and career expectations. This means embracing reverse mentoring, adapting to varied work-life balance needs, and fostering inclusive collaboration to leverage shared