The Five-Generation Workforce and Diversity Programs

For the first time in U.S. history, the workplace is populated by workers from five generations who differ, in some cases widely, in their beliefs regarding work responsibility, work/life balance, and their relationship to their employer and co-workers. In order to better ensure a harmonious relationship between workers of significantly different ages and, therefore, life experiences, an organization must consider establishing a targeted diversity program. The goal of such a program is to teach those diverse workers to learn to respect and appreciate their differences, find common ground, and, ultimately, recognize how their skills complement each other.