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Why We Need Intergenerational Friendships at Work

Managers today are leading up to five generations at the same time. And that brings with it a new challenge: Poorly managed generational differences between employees can be damaging, resulting in age bias, negative impact on job attitudes, dysfunctional team dynamics, and even lower levels of overall job performance. Well-managed generational diversity has the potential to bring substantial benefits, ranging from knowledge transfer and mentoring to innovation and reduced turnover. It creates opportunities to develop something even more invaluable: intergenerational workplace friendships. Here’s how managers can help nurture these relationships:

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