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• Glickman, A. (1985). Women clash: older worker vs. young boss.

This book is a look at the difficulty older workers face working for younger bosses especially when the younger boss is a woman. The reality of an older worker reporting into a younger man has been accepted. However, there is a greater resistance when the boss is a young woman. These younger women also harbor their own resentments towards their older workers.

• Hymowitz, C., & Shellenbarger, S. (1994). As Population Ages, Older Workers Clash with Younger Bosses

This journal reflects upon the generation gap that has hit our workforce. It highlights some important concepts such as: the perception of older workers by a younger management team, the discrimination present in some younger manager's interactions with their older workers, the corporate downsizing that has struck workers 50 and older, the financial pressures that older workers feel to keep their jobs due to an increasing retirement age. The journal also invites companies to look at the benefits of retaining older workers such as their knowledge base and expertise.

• Jerdee, T., & Rosen, B. (1985). Helping Young Managers Bridge the Generation Gap.

This document talks about a workshop that can help younger managers who manage older workers value the differences between younger andolder employees. They explore the pervasive influence of age stereotypes on managerial decisions. The participants also work on their communication and problem solving skills. The workshop helps young managers find ways to help older employees without being received as hostile and resistant.

• Knight, D. (2005). More older workers face prospect of younger boss.

This article highlights the fact that older workers due to an increasingly older average retirement age are finding themselves reporting to younger bosses who are climbing up the corporate ladder. Approximately 56 percent of today's workers are 40 or older. Due to the age gap, these younger bosses have differing attitudes, management styles, and values about the workplace.

• Weiss, T. (2007). The 'Young Boss, Older Employee' Dilemma.

This article discusses the fact that the younger boss-older employee dynamic is becoming more common as the number of over age 55 workers grows. There are also differences between younger bosses and older employees and the dynamic of their relationship. These distinctions range from differences in work style, work ethic, and loyalty. The article also provides 5 tips for managing the younger boss, older employee dynamic which range from respecting experience, giving older workers freedom, motivating change with age, keeping the lines of communication open, and learning about different generations.