“Millennials are narcissistic and entitled.”

“Boomers are on their way out.”

“Gen X has no vision.”

Heard comments like these before? They’re based on dangerous stereotypes – and when managers operate with this kind of mindset, it can limit productivity, teamwork and organizational success.

The truth is, each generation brings unique talents, perspectives, and skill sets to your organization. To get these diverse age groups to work cohesively, you must manage them differently.

So what works best?

Today, Exact Staff shares three tips for juggling the needs of a multigenerational workforce – and improving your organizational performance:

Managing Boomers.

Baby Boomers value loyalty, recognition, top-down management and face-to-face communication. The Great Recession devastated pensions and retirement plans for this demographic, so many are now planning to stay in the workforce longer. To get the most out of Boomers, provide clear rules and expectations. Encourage in-person collaboration when they work with younger counterparts, and tap their knowledge by asking them to mentor less-experienced peers.

Managing Generation Xers.

Now assuming essential leadership roles, Gen X employees thrive on direct, constructive feedback. To leverage their full value, give them what they want most. According to Hartford’s 2014 Millennial Leadership Survey, those wants include: offering training and development (cited by 50% of survey participants), a clear career path (35%) and ongoing coaching and feedback (34%).

Managing Millennials.

Also known as “Generation Y,” these individuals have developed a worldview shaped by mobile technology and the Great Recession. They value flexibility and are change-tolerant, expecting to make many job switches during their careers. Get the most from these employees by:

• Providing timely feedback
• Showing them how their work matters to the organization, the community and the world
• Focusing on productivity and results delivered – as opposed to hours logged in the office

Another great way to improve organizational performance?

Provide extra support when your employees need it most. When deadlines are tight and the stakes are high, Exact Staff, premier national staffing firm, can quickly deliver talented people to help you get your work done. Bring in our temporary employees to increase your capacity or perform non-essential activities. We’ll keep your team focused, productive and working effectively as a group.