Multi-generational workplace brings together ideas and solutions from different perspectives of people from various age groups. However, it also comes with some barriers, issues, and challenges. The first barrier that comes to a multi-generational workplace is barriers while communicating. Age plates a huge role when communicating with others. The older generation prefers to communicate offline and more formally while the younger generation prefers to communicate online and is a little informal compared to the older generation. Another major challenge faced in a multi-generation workplace is differences between work styles. Baby boomers and millennials prefer to work longer and in a specific time frame while Gen Z prefers to have flexibility and be more comfortable with remote work.
Issues in training and development is another significant challenge that multigenerational workplace faces. Learning and training styles differ from generation to generation. Baby boomers and millennials prefer to have offline training, while Gen Zs are more comfortable with technology-based training. When it comes to development in tech Gen Zs’ are more advanced and sometimes it causes conflict as the older generation is resistant to adapting to the new technology. The generation gap can also lead to biases while working. People tend to be more open and comfortable with people their age. These conflicts can hamper job performance and job success rates greatly.