Diverse generazioni in azienda, a Bologna in scena il confronto

In Bologna, Italy, a discussion is taking place about the impact of diverse generations in the workplace. The conference, titled "Generazioni al lavoro," is part of the "Culture of Enterprise 2026 - Values that Create Value" roadshow organized by 4.Manager in collaboration with Il Sole 24 Ore. The event, held at the Pepoli Palace museum, aims to explore how businesses can leverage the differences between generations to foster innovation and growth.

Keynote speakers at the event include Paolo Sestito from the Bank of Italy, Elena Bonetti, president of the parliamentary inquiry committee on the economic and social effects of the demographic transition, Ciro Cafiero, a labor judge, and Claudio Lucifora, an economist. The discussion will focus on best practices for attracting, retaining, and transferring skills between generations, as well as reshaping roles and careers to better accommodate a diverse workforce.

According to a 2026 labor survey, 15.6% of employees are under 30, while 9.9% are over 60. The survey found that 81.2% of companies have implemented at least one intervention to attract, onboard, or retain young workers, while 77.1% have taken action to manage older workers. Mentoring and intergenerational collaboration are crucial for both age groups, with agile work, welfare initiatives, and flexible arrangements benefiting younger employees, while generational transition management and preserving senior expertise are more common for older workers.

Francesca Mazzolari, director general of 4.Manager, emphasized that the demographic decline and extended working life have created a situation where workers of vastly different ages now share the same workplace. The challenge is not merely coexistence but transforming these differences into a source of innovation and competitiveness through better management of the multi-generational workforce.