Today, it’s no surprise to see a 75-year-old veteran of an industry working alongside a 22-year-old college graduate. As five generations now find themselves working together in various professional environments, it begs the question: With disparate differences, how do we create more collaborative and inclusive cultures?
That was the topic of conversation at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Next Gen summit during a panel on navigating the intergenerational workplace. Hosted by AARP, the panel tackled modern challenges, including remote work, mentorship, diversity, caregiving, mental health and wellness, employee activism, and innovative management styles. Speakers included Lydia Logan, global vice president of education and workplace development at IBM; Karen Mercer, senior vice president and treasurer of AARP; Sarahjane Sacchetti, chief executive officer of Cleo; and Tia Sherringham, general counsel at DoorDash.
