Since mandatory retirement has long been abolished in most industries, we are living in a time in which multiple generations of employees work together. Healthy, seasoned octogenarians work alongside college interns and every age group in between. This age diversity in the workplace presents challenges in communication, expectations, work ethic, abilities and strengths.While multigenerational co-workers struggle to understand each other, some of the most difficult situations involve managing a much older or younger staff. Younger managers sometimes categorize their older workers as slower and technologically deficient. Older managers tend to question younger employees’ experience, maturity and work ethic.For example, Samantha,
