Analysis of Generation Mix at Workplace

Abstract

Generational issues were not widely discussed by managers in the past. As competition became the guiding principle, managing age diversity (generation mix) is a complex process of any organisation today. The main objective of this study is to make a comparative analysis of various work related factors among different categories of generation mix. The  study has been conducted among the journalists of a leading Malayalam newspaper in Kerala. A Sample of 60 was selected for the study. The study reveals that the approach of each generation towards work is different. There are various issues of differences as well as similarities among different generations on work. The present study reveals that there is a  noticeable similarity between ‘Generation X and Baby Boomers’. The ‘Traditionalists’ find it difficult to accept the young supervisors while  comparing with other categories. Strategies on handling these issue may be possible only by taking into consider the age of the employees.