Bowdy. Quite often the adeptness of a younger generation on social media, and in general computer skills can be a source of tension. Robbins and Judge (2009) explain that ‘older workers are also perceived as lacking flexibility and as being resistant to new technology” (p. 49). Perhaps if Mr. Bowdy becomes the unofficial social media leader and trains his older co-workers on whatever program suits the business; he could be viewed as an asset instead of a threat. For example one of my team members originally made fun of the older workers in my team who were not on Twitter. Currently, the team is beginning to follow groups that help to keep us up to date on the latest automotive models; as a direct result of the younger team member’s
Bowdy. Quite often the adeptness of a younger generation on social media, and in general computer skills can be a source of tension. Robbins and Judge (2009) explain that ‘older workers are also perceived as lacking flexibility and as being resistant to new technology” (p. 49). Perhaps if Mr. Bowdy becomes the unofficial social media leader and trains his older co-workers on whatever program suits the business; he could be viewed as an asset instead of a threat. For example one of my team members originally made fun of the older workers in my team who were not on Twitter. Currently, the team is beginning to follow groups that help to keep us up to date on the latest automotive models; as a direct result of the younger team member’s