Creating a Multigenerational Workforce: How Businesses Can Support All Generations at Work

Introduction

Organisations must assist all generations at work as the workforce becomes more diverse. Various generations from Baby Boomers to Z Generation have different needs and expectations. This implies that to create a good working environment, organisations must understand and cater to their workforce’s generational differences

Supporting Baby Boomers

Baby boomers were born between 1946 and 1964; they are associated with high loyalty to employers and strong work ethics, such as stability, security, and meaningfulness of their jobs. In this respect, organisations can support baby boomers through opportunities for professional development and growth plus flexible retirement options.

Supporting Generation X

Generation X was born between 1965-1980s; they like being independent and hence considered self-reliant. They also seek a balance between their careers and lives. Consequently, companies can maximise the capabilities of Gen X through flexible work schedules and remote work possibilities.

Supporting Millennials

Their desire to make a change in the world has made millennials to be tech-savvy among other things. With millennials being born between 1981 and 1996, they consider purposefulness as essential to everything they do. Companies can support millennials by providing them with opportunities that allow them to have an impact at work. Providing mentorship programs and regular feedback can also be a way to promote their development. 

Supporting Generation Z

Generation Z, born after 1996, is known for their fluency in technology and their entrepreneurial skills. They hold innovation, collaboration, and inclusiveness dear to their hearts. To ensure that this generation could efficiently perform their duties, organisations should foster creativity and innovation among them. Similarly, they can introduce an all-encompassing working environment that is diverse in nature thereby promoting cooperation and unity among staff members. 

Conclusion

Creating a positive organisational climate requires supporting every generation present in it (HBR, 2018). By doing so, organisations can create a working environment that is capable of having employees that are engaged, productive, and satisfied with their jobs. This will also help to guarantee the retention of top talent from all generations as well as maintaining them in the organisations they choose to be a part of.