This document discusses different generations in the Australian population and workforce based on when they were born. It divides the population into Builders, Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, and Generation Z. It provides characteristics of each generation and how they differ in terms of key life experiences, work preferences, and management styles. Generational differences could lead to clashes in working styles, so the document recommends that workplaces be flexible and sensitive to the needs of different generations.