Here’s What You Need to Know About Working with Each Generation in the Office

Whether you are a Traditionalist, Baby Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, or Gen Z employee, it’s important to know how to work across the spectrum with colleagues of all ages and levels of experience.

This article (RD.com, December 2025) provides a comprehensive guide to navigating today’s five-generation workplace, emphasizing that the primary challenge is often a mismatch in expectations regarding communication styles, management, and technology. Featuring insights from generational expert Lindsey Pollak, learn more about how to get past rigid stereotypes and instead understand the unique historical and cultural contexts that shape each cohort’s professional outlook.

By valuing both the institutional memory of older generations and the fresh, tech-savvy perspectives of younger ones, organizations can transform potential friction into a strategic advantage.