Authors:
Ela Vashishtha, Govind Dhawan

Addresses:
1Healthcare Planning and Strategy Leader, Texas Health Resources, Texas, United States of America. 2Department of Health Administration, Texas Women’s University, Texas, United States of America. elavashishtha@texashealth.org1, gdhawan@twu.edu2 

Abstract:

Health care is dynamic; the dynamism can be seen in people from different backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, gender, and age to work for a common purpose. A diversified workforce, from early 20s to late 60s or 70s, is prevalent. US employees spend 2.8 hours a week handling disagreement, costing the economy $507 billion in 2013 [1]. Disruptive behaviour may cause errors. The great training robbery the US paid $162 billion on corporate training for leaders and managers in 2012 is revealed [2]. Generational views of labour can affect company culture. Each generation views work and criticism differently. Traditionalists desire recognition, Boomers seek self-fulfilment, Gen Xers value respect earned via activities, and Millennials are demanding and education-oriented. This essay addresses how generations can work together and transition smoothly. Generations working together might create miracles or clash. This essay examines how various generations interact, how they view work and feedback, and how to bridge generation gaps by examining psychological perceptions and consequences and proposing a mentor-mentee relationship at work. Academic medical centres must foster mentorship to create leaders and achieve goals. Awards, training, internet resources, and mentorship. Setting goals, assessing data, and focusing on problem areas should help institutions prioritise mentorship. Research grants and career satisfaction assist evaluate efficacy. Academic leaders should mentor, exchange experiences, and help trainees start mentorship programmes. Grassroots programmes should promote mentorship.

Keywords: Healthcare; Generation Gap; Baby Boomers; Millennials; Mentorship; Mentor; Workplace; Technology; Gen Z; Gen X; Workplace Dynamics.

Received on: 24/10/2022, Revised on: 05/12/2022, Accepted on: 28/01/2023, Published on: 12/03/2023

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Health Science Letters, 2023 Vol. 1 No. 1, Pages: 21-30

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