Bridging the Generation Gap at Work

As most organizations and companies now have four, in some cases even five, generations in the workplace, bridging the generation gap continues to be a critical need. This month, Vanessa Torres, a Gen Z corporate professional, joined me on the podcast to discuss what has been helpful for her in connecting across generations. A few of the key insights to emerge from our conversation are as follows:

• Show intentional interest in learning more about teammates and coworkers who are older and/or younger than yourself.
• Encourage collaboration where possible. Especially as many people are working remotely, we sometimes need to focus on connecting in person when possible.
• Get comfortable with discomfort. Be willing to experience some discomfort as you work to foster conversations and build understanding across generations.
• Consider providing specific opportunities for connection and mentorship across generations.

Consider how you are integrating these ideas into your own workplace. Are there ways you could do one or more of these more intentionally?
For more on this topic, check out this month's episode of The Leading Tomorrow Podcast.