This month Kasie steps in as host and she starts by talking about Generational Stereotypes. This means Chris gets to be on the hot seat answering the hard questions. She starts by covering what the requirements are for the different generations. Then talks about the uniqueness of today’s society because there can be up to 5 generations in a family. They go over some suggestions on how to make multi-generational interaction work.
Tune in to the see Generational Stereotypes Through a Therapist’s Eyes
Listen for the following takeaways from the Show:
- There are a lot of stereotypes especially when looking out at the other generations.
- Start with what are the current working generations.
- There is a large trend in multi-generational recruitment that used to not be a concern.
- The multi-generations also applies to our communities now where there is more co-mingling across them.
- There are 3 main categories of issues that need to be addressed: negative stereotypes, different approaches to work/life, and communication differences.
- We need to have good judgement but make sure to steer away from judgementalship.
- Stereotypes are built after one to two experiences with the other generation(s).
- Boomer and Generation X are similar in how they handle their work schedule.
- Millennials and Generation Y are more attune to a work/life balance.
- How the generations want to communicate is a big difference to the separation that is there.
- 1st step to handle multi-generational issues is to check yourself and your biases.
- The Platinum Rule – Treat others the way they want to be treated.
- Need to set common expectations but also keep in mind there can be more than one solution.
- Be kind to each other across the generations.
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