In my experience, unchallenged generational stereotypes fuel workplace friction. Assumptions about seasoned professionals being resistant to change or early-career professionals lacking depth ...
It’s easy to see why generational stereotypes stick, but oversimplification ignores the reality of today’s workforce, shaped by rapid technological change, evolving wellbeing priorities, financial ...
As a Gen Zer, I often feel torn between defending my generation and wanting to give an honest portrayal of who we really are. Because let’s be real: Some of us do fit the stereotypes.
disabilities and socioeconomics — generations are often widely identified by certain traits and stereotypes. For example, baby boomers, who were born between 1946 and 1964, are typically ...
Gen Zers missed out on formative experiences that generations before them took for granted. Dismissing them as a result is a ...
Negative older worker stereotypes (e.g., being resistant to change) have endured for decades despite a lack of evidence for them (Posthuma & Campion, 2009). Perhaps the most common source of ageism ...
Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980, is independent, adaptable, and prioritizes work-life balance. Millennials, born between 1981 and 2000, are tech-savvy, purpose-driven, and value flexibility.
There are critics for every generation who popularize some stereotypes and oversimplify their characteristics or work styles. We all have heard that Boomers are technology-challenged, Gen-X can ...