Conflicts between generations are a headache for many New Zealand businesses. This results in a loss of productivity, damage to company culture, excessive resource allocation, all impacting your bottom line. Despite the prevalence of such conflict, many organisations fail to have a programme or strategy in place to adapt and
manage intergenerational relationships within the workforce. Today's workplace is multi-generational i.e., baby boomers, millennials, generation X/Y/ Z. Each generation has its own set of expectations, needs, values and working styles. While generational diversity in the workforce promotes a broader range of talent, it can often mean conflicting ideas and stereotyping. Recognising and understanding generational differences is integral to building a productive and effective team.
