Navigating the Multi-Generational Workplace

On this episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth, we dive into the topic of generational differences in the workplace. Millennials have become the majority in the workplace, but tension exists between generations. Social media has made this tension more public and has given younger generations a voice. Our guest, Janet Granger believes that companies need to provide flexibility in the current work environment to establish a positive workplace culture. We discuss how employers can address employee complaints and make changes to their workplace culture. This conversation also covers shifting priorities, outdated metrics used to judge success, and the impact of workplace stress on employee well-being.

Janet Granger is an expert on different generational work styles, particularly in the current workforce where baby boomers, gen X-ers, millennials and Gen Z-ers intersect. Her knowledge comes from a study on how each generation perceives each other at work. She believes that the issue of ageism in the workplace is not new; rather, it is more pronounced nowadays due to social media. Janet's book, "OK Boomer," sheds light on this topical issue and is meant to empower the younger generation. She explains that the baby boomers and the Gen X-ers are the ones who are holding the purse strings and actually making the decisions in the workplace; the millennials and Gen Z are just entering the workforce. Janet's expertise helps readers to navigate the differences and strengths among the various generations and come to a mutual understanding in the workplace.

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 Quotes:

Improving Workplace Culture: "The first thing is to just ask the question, do we have a problem? How big is it? Another way is to listen and respond in ways that feel like you're trying to help."

— Janet Granger [00:09:33 → 00:12:41]

The Power of Visibility: "Whitewashing is no longer an option because words going to get out there that your place is not a good place to work . . . It's going to become common knowledge whether or not your workplace is a good place to be."

— Janet Granger [00:12:54 → 00:14:43]

The Old People are in Charge: "As long as the people in charge are tone deaf, they'll keep doing things that drive younger people away."

— Janet Granger [00:16:19 → 00:18:23]

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