I believe that all four generations in the workplace can work together without any conflict. Many professional establishments and companies employ people of different age groups working together in the same field. There are many articles written by different people who claim that studies show that there is a lot of conflict between generations when working together. The four different types of generations are Veterans, Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials. I will talk about all their important characteristics and compare and contrast their qualities based on work ethic, education and multitasking. “The oldest generation in the workforce is that of veterans.” (Tanner, 2011) They were born between 1922 and 1943. They are also known by different names, including: “The Greatest Generation, Loyalists and Traditionalists”. (Tanner, 2011) People born in this generation lived through the Great Depression and even World War II. “As a result, this generation values ​​sacrifice, hard work, following rules and respecting authority.” (Tanner, 2011) Veterans are also very loyal to their employers. Veterans firmly believe that whatever you do is what you will get out of life. They also believe that “rewards, status, respect, and authority must be earned.” (Tanner, 2011) Studies have shown that to work most effectively with veterans, be sure to show them that you admire their experience and respect their thoughts and “standards of courteous behavior.” (Tanner, 2011) “The second oldest generation in the workforce is the baby boomers.” (Tanner, 2011) This generation was born between the years 1943 and 1960. The baby boom...... middle of paper ......r people say that older generations just want simple obedience. In reality, “everyone wants to be heard, to have their say and to be respected.” (Mueller, 2011) Some older generations complain about Millennials. They say they simply expect to be praised or rewarded simply for showing up at work. It is absolutely important to remember that “generational differences do not replace individual differences” (Mueller, 2011). It is important for every manager to conduct an interview before hiring a worker. There, the manager can explain to the employee what they are expected to do as part of their job and the employee can also have the opportunity to ask any questions they might have about the position they hold. I truly believe that each of these four generations can work together effectively with just a little patience, respect and open-mindedness. How many generations do you work with??