A new generation is now entering the workforce -- so-called "Generation Z" joins Millennials, Generation X, the Baby Boomers, and even some not-yet-retired members of the pre-Baby Boom Traditionalist generation.
It presents challenges for employers who find themselves handling 50 years worth of workers, as there is a lot of difference in workers born during World War II and workers born at the very end of the 20th century.
"These generations, of course, over time, approach work a little bit differently," said UNO business professor Mark Rosa. "Some people want a more flexible day, where other more traditional employees will say 'I'm an 8 to 5 guy."
It also means some workers, if they haven't already, may find themselves answering to a much younger boss. Rosa says there's likely two ways older workers will react to that.
"Somebody might decide, 'well, you know what? I might need to look for something different or retire myself, before I'm in that predicament,' or, it's, 'well, this person brings a different skill set to the table and I'm able to learn from this person that's half my age."
