Inter-Generational Relations: What Are Your Hot Spots?

Inter-generational issues have always been a concern but never before as challenging in the workplace as now. How many of these are disturbing your sleep?

Transferring responsibilities from one generation to another
Difficulty in communications between older and younger generations
Less than optimum respect and tolerance between older and younger generations because of differences in work and life objectives
Senior professionals and executives who won't let go and have too much of their identity tied up in their positions and their work
People who would be willing to transition clients to younger people but would be penalized by the compensation system
Difficulty making room for younger people to move up because the senior ones want to stay and continue to be productive
How to minimize defections to other firms due to lack of opportunities based on inter-generational issues
Structured vs. freelance mentalities
“Entitlement” mentality vs. “You need to pay your dues”
Professional development and mentoring programs not succeeding because of unwillingness and lack of incentive to spend the time
Clients who want to work with partners younger than the current lead client partner
Older professionals reporting to younger practice leaders
Stigmas around granting flexible working arrangements, especially if only granted to “accommodate” parents with young children