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Generation Gap Among Workers Isn’t Very Wide

July 13, 2023

Research conducted by McKinsey & Company shows that there are many fundamental similarities between workers of different ages: They want to be fairly compensated for work that’s meaningful and has a broader purpose, and they want real connections with co-workers and managers. The findings also dispelled some common stereotypes about different generations of workers, including:

• Generation Z employees aren’t necessarily more motivated by money than their older colleagues, but they do tend to speak more openly and often about money.
• Millenials are not the only workers who value flexibility. While younger workers may need flexible hours for child care, older workers may similarly want flexibility so they can assist aging parents.
• Across generations increasing numbers of male workers are also seeking workplace flexibility so they can be more involved with family – though working women of all ages continue to be responsible for a disproportionate amount of caregiving and household upkeep in addition to their jobs outside the home.

Workplace safety is one area where there are notable differences among generations. Younger workers tend to experience feeling “safe” as believing that their identity is valued at work, while older workers tend to equate safety with the security a paycheck provides for their families. 

Read more about the McKinsey research here.
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