GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES IN THE WORKPLACE - 500-1000 word blog

TITLE: GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES IN THE WORKPLACE - OPPORTUNITY OR CHALLENGE? DESCRIPTION: For the first time in history, we now have four generations working alongside each other — the Silent Generaton (born 1928-45), Baby Boomers (born 1946-64), Generation X (born 1965-80), and Generation Y/Millennials (born 1981-96)— adding significant challenges to leadership and communication in the workplace. The differences in each generation are often quite significant in a business environment. For example, when it comes to making decisions, members of the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers tend to take a more collaborative approach, often seeking buy-in for a given course of action prior to deciding. On the other hand, younger employees seem to embrace more risk, and make faster decisions with less suggestions/opinions. This blog should describe various generational differences in the workplace - and assess whether this is an opportunity and/or a challenge for organizations - specifically Fortune 100/500. This blog should also clarify how organizations can stay competitive by dealing with the opportunities and challenges of both a young and aging workforce without incurring significant knowledge loss.