Get a little perspective A quick Google search reveals that since the 1800s, all younger generations have been negatively viewed by older generations-regardless of the label given to the group. So, maybe we shouldn't get caught up in the name of a specific generation, and instead try to understand the bigger lesson about how life experiences shape people over time and change how people approach work. Generational research and census data confirm that we will soon have five distinct generations working together. Forbes magazine recently wrote that workplaces will soon (if not already) have employees ranging in age from 18 to 80. Think about the life experiences in that age range. A newly minted college graduate views life differently than someone approaching retirement. A veteran will certainly have a different perspective on life than a 30-year-old who has not been personally touched by war. A parent with young children can't fully understand the different perspective of an empty nester. Notice that in each of these examples, the key is a "different" perspective. Not necessarily a better or worse perspective-just different. WANT MORE? WE HAVE IT! Search management at www.InTentsMag.com Differences are opportunities Viewing the differences among generations in a positive light can dramatically improve the culture of your organization. Rather than seeing differences as The winner in the InTents Magazine Reader's Choice poll for the category: Best Rental Furniture Supplier ELLA™ CHAIR outdoor seating FARM TABLE with folding legs Espresso stain option available 1.800.535.4519 palmersnyder.com www.InTentsMag.com 53http://www.InTentsMag.com http://www.palmersnyder.com http://www.InTentsMag.com