A Battle of the Ages: Millennials and Baby Boomers

When one thinks of a battle, it is a display of physical prowess, such as a UFC fight or a boxing match. However, in this case, this is a current battle that is far less physical and more personal, and it has more long-term issues than we realize.

We refer to the constant battle between young and old: the millennials and the baby boomers. Ending this battle of attrition will bring a sense of peace that benefits your organization greatly.

Millennial Misconception

First and foremost, let me address one common misconception that is the root cause of some of these issues. Millennials are those who were born between the years 1981 and 1996, which means the oldest millennials are currently 39 years old and the youngest are 24 years old.

The issue we see today is that far too many individuals in both the baby boomer generation and the one following it (Generation X) classify anyone younger than themselves as a millennial, lumping the actions of generations presently in college or late high school in with those of the millennial generation.

This is already half the battle. When a current high school student does something foolish, baby boomers and Gen Xers instantly perpetuate the stereotype that millennials are irresponsible, have destroyed their…