With more people working past retirement age in a tough economy, generation gaps in the workplace are becoming more apparent. There are fewer promotions and more young workers willing to do the same job for less, and more and more people of different ages are rubbing elbows at work. This can create friction, but there are some key ways to help members of all age groups work well together with less stress.

A mentor can be a valuable, if not indispensable, part of growing and achieving your career goals. They can warn you of pitfalls, give valuable advice and provide long term guidance.