Leadership sets the tone: Leverage wisdom and experience

Smart Company online business magazine discusses the new GEN Seen Report 2024, and comments that when leaders demonstrate active support and engagement with their more experienced employees, it promotes a cultural shift that can significantly influence the behaviour and attitudes of younger employees. This creates an environment where appreciation and respect for all age groups are embedded into the workplace ethos.

Contrary to outdated stereotypes, many older adults are in their professional prime during their 50s. They possess a unique blend of experience, stability, and dedication that can significantly benefit their organisations. Nearly 1 in 3 (32%) over-50s report feeling their happiest post-50, attributing it to the peak of wisdom and life experience (28%) along with life satisfaction (28%).

Recognising that older employees bring a wealth of wisdom and life experience to the table; and utilising those invaluable resources effectively is a smart business decision.