Intentionality and Humility Drive Connections in the Intergenerational Workplace
By Stephanie Cain
Nov 30, 2022 10:00 AM ET
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Originally published by Fortune
Today, it’s no surprise to see a 75-year-old veteran of an industry working alongside a 22-year-old college graduate. As five generations now find themselves working together in various professional environments, it begs the question: With disparate differences, how do we create more collaborative and inclusive cultures?
IBM takes a more traditional approach: Lydia Logan explained that mentorship has been a driver for success, and that has happened best when leadership shows up in person and younger employees have face-time with more experienced leaders. With that, each employee has a growth plan, and managers foster appropriate relationships to help employees get where they want to be.