How To Make A Multi-Generational Workplace Actually Work
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Boomers, Gen X, Xennials, Millennials, Gen Z—what's next? The wars between generations are nothing new to history. Cultural critics have theorized for decades about generational shifts and what they mean for our future. And if you're on social media, no matter your age, the algorithm has likely fed you video skits depicting scenarios that show generational differences in mindsets, norms, and productivity styles in the workplace—some funny, and some downright scathing. So, what gives? How can we, instead, welcome Gen Z, our newest members of the workforce, and instill peace and creativity in the workplace?
It’s impossible to miss these questions in the media. Forbes outlined the depth of Gen Z’s ongoing impact on the workplace here, pointing out disruptions in tech, socially aware company missions, a push for pay equity, a drive for collaboration, a penchant for remote work, and evolving communication.
In her recent newsletter, organizational management expert Mary Abbajay also noted how Gen Z is shaking up the world of work: "This young generation tends to get a bad rap with older ones who characterize them as lazy, entitled, and coddled, and while it’s never fair to paint any generation with a broad brush, the vast majority of this young crowd is flipping that script on its head by paving the way as a group of socially aware, ambitious, collaborative, and entrepreneurial individuals."
And, to that, we say: How could that be so bad? How can we not only welcome change, but elevate our success alongside it?
Outspoken speakers can help you:
✅ Align your company values with action
✅ Create a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that spotlight each team member’s unique contributions
✅ Encourage internal professional development and career growth
✅ Lead with digital connectivity, collaboration tools, and virtual teamwork
✅ Design an authentic workplace culture with transparent communication, wellness-centered thinking, and genuine interactions
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With over two decades of experience in leadership management, Mary Abbajay is an expert in organizational management and navigating the evolving workplace. In her podcast, Cubicle Confidential, Mary and her co-host pointed out that some of their listeners are struggling to understand and work with Gen Z. (Don’t miss the episode here!)
Mary can help organizations large and small understand our youngest members of the workforce. Better yet, she can help leaders identify and realize their talents to create a powerful, dynamic, generationally diverse team.
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💻 Who is Jessica? Workplace Culture Strategist
💻 What to Know: Jessica is a leading organizational psychology pioneer and the author of Unfairly Labeled, where she argues that the concept of generational differences is an unfair generalization, and instead, offers tools for facilitating intergenerational understanding.
💻 Featured Topic: The Culture for All: Disrupting The Way We Think About Generations
💻 In The Media: "Millennials Want To Critique Their Bosses More Than Gen Z"
💻 Who is Josh? Company Culture Expert
💻 What to Know: Josh's award-winning book, Great Mondays: How To Design a Company Culture Employees Love, has helped business leaders design an organizational culture that spans generationally diverse teams and hybrid workspaces.
💻 Featured Topic: Building Relationships in Distributed Environments: Cats, Curling, and Concert Tees
💻 In The Media: "What Gen Z Can Teach About The Collapse of Work-Life Balance"
💻 Who is Watchen? Employee Retention Strategist
💻 What to Know: As the founder of I Choose The Ladder, Watchen is an advocate for female leadership and empowerment and is an expert on helping black millennial women navigate the workforce and identifying tools for all women—no matter the generation—that can help them find success in any organization.
💻 Featured Topic: Unfiltered: What Your Black Employees Aren't Saying
💻 In The Media: "Quiet Quitting: How To Avoid Burnout In The Workplace"
💻 Who is Amanda? Engagement & Meaningful Connections Innovator
💻 What to Know: As our work environments have evolved outside shared spaces, Amanda's Seventh Level framework has helped some of today's top leaders drive meaningful engagement not only with customers but internally with their teams.
💻 Featured Topic: Forging Connection and Meaningful Work In The Remote and Flex Work Era
💻 In The Media: "Understanding Millennials & Gen Z"
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