From Fortune:

1. The workforce is divided as baby boomers criticize younger generations and accusations of laziness are met with pushback. However, new data shows that generational divides may be overstated even when dealing with multigenerational workplaces.

2. The Harris Poll’s CEO, Will Johnson, and John Gerzema prove that despite differences, they succeed in working together with their multigenerational pairing.

3. Johnson and Gerzema manage a multigenerational workforce and encourage mutual respect, genuine curiosity, and actively including different viewpoints in discussions.

4. Challenges in working with different generations are addressed with creating common ground, mutual respect, and genuine curiosity in listening to different perspectives. Managers need to ensure that every voice at the table feels valued and respected.



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