Why UAE businesses must bridge generation gap in workplaces

Soon, we'll have six generations working in many companies

- BY DHANUSHA GOKULAN

Whether you’re a Gen Z innovator or a seasoned Baby Boomer, chances are you’ve witnessed or experienced a disconnect in the workplace.

Have your ideas ever been dismissed with a dismissive “that’s the way we’ve always done it,” or have you ever reacted incredulity to a younger colleague’s proposed changes? These moments can highlight the generational differences in approaching workplace evolution, a subtle form of “generational gaslighting” that can affect us all.