Generational Divides in Company Culture What Gen Z Wants, Senior Living Care and Resident Rates, Long Term Care 8-19-25
This episode discussed intergenerational workplace dynamics, highlighting the challenges and benefits of having four generations working together. Ellen Khalifa presented an article from Newsweek, noting that Gen Z will make up 30% of the workforce by 2030, emphasizing the need for companies to adapt to their preferences, such as continuous feedback and learning. Benjamin Surmi presented the complexities of matching senior living care to resident rates, noting the rise in residents aged 85+ and the use of advanced technology to improve care accuracy. Debbie Howard summarized an article from Time, underscoring the high costs and limited options for long-term care, which strain both families and the healthcare system.
Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
Newsweek 5-12-25 Unifying Company Culture to Bridge Generational Divides by Lauren Giella
https://www.newsweek.com/unifying-company-culture-can-bridge-generational-divides-workplace-2070342
Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist
Senior Housing News 8-18-25 Matching Senior Living Care to Resident Rates
https://seniorhousingnews.com/2025/08/18/inside-the-new-reality-of-matching-senior-living-care-to-resident-rates/
Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
Time 7-23-25 Long Term Care Costs by Alana Semuels
https://time.com/7304510/seniors-long-term-care-costs
Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.
Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.
Discussion hosted by: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard.
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