Millennials are screwed; what defines your generation; and Generations in the workplace?
Millennials are screwed; what defines your generation; and Generations in the workplace? Every generation has a unique perspective about who they are compared to other generations. However, it is crucial to recognize that at any one time, whether in the household or workplace environment, at least two generations are interacting. Intergenerational interactions in the workplace are common today, where generation X will be required to work with millennials (generation Y) to meet labor needs (Allen 165). Allen claims that the intergenerational interactions portray conflicting needs, attitudes, and values, among other diversities. Therefore, the concept of age matters significantly because, based on individual perceptions about a particular generation, a person will either be affected negatively or positively. I will respond to the video, What Defines Your Generation, in relation to Allen’s views and claims about age matters. The video illustrates how people of different ages respond to the question, what defines your generation. Based on the responses, the younger children believe they are wiser than their parents and older adults because they can operate electronic gadgets better or easier. On…