Much is offered to boomers about millennials’ needs in the workplace. In a similar spirit, this op-ed offers millennials tips for working in a boomer environment. Tolerance is the rule.
Source: Los Angeles Times, March 25, 2016.
Millennials may find that baby boomer self-esteem has declined precipitously in response to rapid societal change. It’s difficult to deal with that kind of emotional baggage when you’re trying to get work done, but a few solicitous questions go a long way. “Ask them how they did it — baby boomers love to be heard and admired.”