For some years, heCompanies aim to have a diverse work team.
It is that –according to the partner in charge of the human management area of RSM Uruguay, Gabriela Montaldo–, including people of different sexes, races and cultures in the organization “It not only generates more creative, competitive and productive teams, but it is also an important commitment to collaborate with sustainable development for people and the planet.”.
And a fundamental aspect to have a diverse work team is have employees of the most varied ages: from generation Z to generation baby boomers (covering those born between 1945 and 2010).
Meanwhile, according to BDO’s human capital partner, Cinthia Eliazer, it is very important for companies to have a heterogeneous workforce since each generation can provide relevant contributions from their experience.
By the way, Eliazer maintained that work teams made up of people from different generations have a greater number of perspectives on the issues and this, in turn, allows both the identification of opportunities and the resolution of problems with greater ease.
But just as it is enriching for companies, Generational plurality also represents a great challenge due to the ability of people of different generations to understand the vision of the other. It is that the conception of work that each one has and, therefore, their motivations or expectations may be different according to age.
So –as Montaldo said– In order for diversity to be favorable, it is essential that the human management area works on the development of empathy: “A skill that makes a difference in team development,” said the partner responsible for the human management area of RSM Uruguay.
With the idea that each generation has different contributions to make to their companies, Coffee & Business It was proposed to find out what they are thinking about the formation of the final squad.
Baby boomers: 1945 – 1964
The baby boomer generation is made up of people born in the years after World War II, which is why they value stability.
By the way – and in regards to work – the baby boomers They are highly committed to their work. This quality makes them necessary for current companies, interested in having loyal workers within their workforce.
According to Montaldo, andhis generation, in addition to being committed, is usually very passionate about their workwhich – as BDO human capital partner Eliazer said – in turnz leads each person in this range to be decisive in the role they occupy.
To conclude, Montaldo explained that given these characteristics but also because of what these people mean in RSM –who occupy senior leadership positions– They usually bring to their teams in-depth knowledge of the business and customers, given their long experience in the market and in the company.
Generation X: 1965 – 1979
Generation X is made up of people seeking active lives; with a good balance between the time dedicated to work and the time devoted to another activity.
Regarding his role in the workplace, Eliazer said that Gen X highly values stability and works towards it.
An example of this is the effort he had to make to adapt to technology when it was just beginning to be applied in companies. In this sense, Montaldo said: “These professionals witnessed the first technological advances, they worked as much with typewriters as they do today with computers.”.
Regarding the possibility of adapting to changes, the person in charge of the human management area of RSM Uruguay said: “This marks one of its main contributions: They are people who build bridges between the other generations that live in the company and resilience is usually one of their great characteristics.”.
Generation Y: 1980 – 1994
Generation Y is digital because since they began their academic studies they have been in contact with technology: they experienced the birth, consolidation and expansion of the internet.
Therefore, Eliazer said that at the work level, generation Y –better known as millennials– se has been characterized by adaptation to technology.
But not only that. In general, millennials are more self-confident, as well as questioning what was established by previous generations. Therefore, They seek greater labor autonomy.
In this sense, and as Montaldo pointed out, They are professionals who are usually very passionate about the work they do.
In addition, they stand out for having the ability to perform multiple tasks.
On the other hand, from an early age they were encouraged to work as a teaman extremely important quality for work in most companies.
Generation z: 1995 – 2010
Generation Z is also a digital generation but unlike Generation Y makes intensive use of information and communication technology as well as digital contexts: technology is their natural way of life.
According to the BDO human capital partner, they are practical and adaptable to changes.
Along the same lines, Montaldo said that, above all, They are very open to innovation.
In addition, he maintained that this innovative professional profile makes them always looking for creative solutions. As well as demand this type of proposals to the company in which they work.
“In addition to a strong command of digital media, generation Z pushes us into the future”, affirmed the partner responsible for the human management area of RSM Uruguay.
By the way, he concluded that another of the great virtues that Generation Z employees have is that they are highly committed to the environment: “This encourages us to focus and grow in this way,” concluded Montaldo.
