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Mar 2024
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Bridging the generation gap at work, wit...

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
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As Gen Z enters the workforce and older workers put off retirement, some workplaces may see five generations sharing an office -- from the Silent Generation all the way to Gen Z. Megan Gerhardt, PhD, of Miami University, talks about why it’s important to move past generational stereotypes, why age diversity is a strength, and what older and younger workers c ... Show More
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