Assignment: Millennials/Centennials in the Workplace

Assignment

Millennials/Gen Z in the Workplace: Intergenerational Report

Investigate how intergenerational tensions are discussed in the media. For this assignment, you will be asked to conduct a media analysis, provide a personal reflection, and make recommendations. You will be asked to present your report. Your professor will provide additional instructions.

Media Analysis

What tensions or conflicts between generations are highlighted in social media posts, news articles, or podcasts? How are these tensions described or addressed in these sources?

Personal Reflection

Based on your experiences, what challenges or misunderstandings arise between generations in educational, workplace, or social settings?

Recommendations

How can Baby Boomer or Gen X managers bring out the best in their Gen Z or Millennial employees? Provide concrete strategies based on your research for this report.

Consider the following scenario:

You are a baby-boomer manager working in an organization. How would you boost your millennial/centennial employee’s productivity in the workplace? Mention 3-4 ways you can bring out the best in your young employees.

For this assignment, you can:

Option A:
Write an essay (300-400 words)

Option B:
Create a PowerPoint presentation

Option C:
Make a podcast.

Whichever medium you use, your ideas need to be detailed and well-supported. Take a look at the rubric to better familiarize yourself with the marking criteria.