Not long ago, managers could look at a group of staff and more or less see similar people who were basically the same age. But things have changed. For the first time in history, four generations of workers are working side by side. Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y are now mixing together in the workforce to create a new cocktail of company culture. Here are several strategies to keep the workplace cohesive.
I am glad that you are open to the idea of mentoring because it can be a great way to network, learn about your business, and grow in your career. However, not everyone is meant to get along like peas in a pod. If you’re unhappy with your mentor, you won’t get much out of this important experience. Parting ways with a mentor may not be easy, but there are ways to gracefully end a mentoring relationship.
