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Maria Gurova

How to Approach the Generation Gap in the Workplace - The New York Times - 0 views

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  • A generation gap is widening in the workplace. As baby boomers (ages 51 to 69 or so) express reluctance about retiring, so-called millennials (roughly ages 18 to 34) have become the single largest demographic in the American labor force. Because of this, more older workers have found themselves being hired and managed by people much younger than they are
  • Robert Goldfarb, 85, a working management consultant. “The moment I enter the office of a prospective client, there’s an elephant in the room,” he wrote. “My age.”
  • I doubt anyone will be surprised to hear that many readers emphasized staying current with technology. Many also pointed out that this is easier to do than ever: From instructional YouTube videos to courses at your local library, the resources are endless.
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  • And if they don’t want to work with you because you’re ‘too old,’ perhaps you don’t want to work with them either,” she said.
  • Maria Gurova on 03 Apr 16
     
    The article explores the opposite side of the generation conflict - when older people are hired or happen to work for bosses twice younger then themselves. The set of good advices on how to apply your experience and wisdom in the organizations ruled by 30-somethings 
Maria Gurova

How to Bridge the Workplace Generation Gap - 0 views

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  • The workplace has traditionally consisted of “old-timers” with 20 to 30 years of experience under their belts and the young “hot-shots” who know-it-all. The younger workers have historically viewed older workers as stuck in their ways.
  • Maria Gurova on 03 Apr 16
     
    an article focusses on how to benefit from the multiple generations in one organization and lead them to work together for the success of the organization 
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