Because of differing workplace expe

Because of differing workplace expectations of employees from different generations (Hu et al., 2004; Herzberg, 2003; Kupperschmidt, 2000), gen- erational differences are likely to have a significant impact on employees’ perceptions of co-workers and managers. For example, studies suggest while Baby boomers’ life rotates around work, for both Millennials and Generation X, work is something to be done for sheer survival—life outside of work is far more important than anything at work. Because of these differences some of the Baby boomers may view co-workers from Millennials and Generation X generation as slackers. On the other hand, older employees are likely to admire younger employees’ willingness and eagerness to learn (Gursoy et al., 2013).