Learning English For Work Work in the future: How do generations work together?
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Nov 24, 2025 
In this insightful discussion, Grace Lordan, Director of the Inclusion Initiative at the London School of Economics, delves into workplace generational dynamics. She unveils the similarities and minor differences among generations, debunking common stereotypes. Grace emphasizes the impact of inclusion on productivity and suggests practical steps to ensure all voices are heard in meetings. She also warns about AI's potential to disrupt entry-level roles, stressing the need for inclusive leadership to bridge age divides and foster collaboration.
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Generations Framed As Research Categories
- Generational buckets (Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers) shape how researchers compare workers.
- Grace Lordan studies productivity, progression and workplace experience across these groups.
Stereotypes Become Self‑Fulfilling
- Stereotypes about generations are widespread and socially accepted in ways other biases aren’t.
- Grace warns these beliefs can become self-fulfilling and harm people’s careers.
Differences Are Smaller Than You Think
- Measured differences across ages are usually small and overestimated by popular belief.
- The clearest real difference is younger workers reporting stronger progressive beliefs.