Older workers can learn to use new technology through training and seminars.

It is

also important to balance the workforce between young and old people as, older

workers bring a great deal of knowledge and experience to the workplace that

younger workers simply do not have. Research has shown that older workers are

more reliable than younger workers, have a stronger work ethic, are more likely to be

loyal to their employer and are more likely to be long-term employees. They also

have more industry contacts than their youthful counterparts.

A workforce composed of different age demographics creates an environment where

each generation brings different skills and talents to the table. For example, young

employees likely have a strong grasp on the use of high-tech business mediums

such as social networking, online product demonstrations and webcasting. More

mature professionals often have exceptional interpersonal skills and perform well in

environments where traditional in-person communication is used. This diverse range

of skills sets can offer an advantage to a company that caters to a multi-generational

demographic