It's no less important than an age-varied workforce.

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2. There's an exciting transition happening in the
workplace. It isn’t the availability of more resources
breeding an increased number of successful startups,
nor is it technology’s all-encompassing influence
ushering businesses into the 21st century. While these
transformations are accountable for continually
adapting the business landscape, the transition I am
referring to is generational.
Multigenerational companies aren’t novel, yet having
five generations coexisting in the same workplace is.
Historically, it’s always been “tenured” versus “new," i.e.
the experienced professionals who were close to
retirement and the novices who were poised to take
over once they stepped down. Dividing staff this way
today is not only wrong, but it threatens the well-being
of your business and associates.

3. This internal fluidity will not happen immediately; its
evolution is contingent upon one thing: you. Reconciling the
age differences within your company requires open, candid
conversations. Yet, before these conversations can occur,
leaders must first understand the significance of these
differences and how they can be wielded to complement
your organization. Networking can help with this, if you
follow these simple guidelines.

4. Discover Their 'Why'
In part, every generation’s work ethic has been molded by their
particular upbringing. The historical, social and cultural markers of
their time all give weight to their professional values, how they define
success and impact the way they perform. Each generation has its own
strengths and weaknesses, goals and methods, even if some
characteristics overlap. I don't believe in stereotypes, but the reality is
we are individuals with our own unique goals. and the generation we
were born into can provide useful context.

5. Benefit From Diverse
Perspectives
It’s important to approach networking with an open mind and sincere
curiosity. Oftentimes, professionals are uninformed about networking’s
intent and assume it means merely connecting with like-minded
people. Building a professional network with individuals in your
industry who share common interests and goals can help push you, yet
only so far. Welcome in peers from different backgrounds and a variety
of industries. Push the limits of your comfort zone to learn and grow
and open yourself up to new resources and ideas.

6. Staying Relevant In Your
Industry
Perhaps the most distinctive benefit of a multigenerational workforce
is not its internal impact, but its external leverage. Every industry is
constantly evolving to keep up with the latest technological innovations
and changes in buyer behavior. If those two aspects don’t match up,
you risk becoming irrelevant in your industry. Multigenerational
workforces tend to be more collaborative and engaged as associates
continuously learn from one another, which gives a company a
competitive advantage.

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