Life expectancy in the United States was 54.4 in 1990 and had stayed more or less the same for the next three years. Then it rose again to 75.7 in 1994. In 1995 is 75.8 years was the average life expectancy. Life expectancy will average 77 within the next year. The median age of workers nationwide was 38 years in 1994. The median age will be 41 by the year 2005. The number of workers 55 and older is headed towards 22.2 million in 2005. And while no fewer than 80 percent of the baby boomers say they plan to work at least part time when they retire, according to an AARP study, the number of older workers wanting. With so many Americans staying in the work force and so many new Americans joining, there is a broad spectrum of ages and work ethics that can hinder communication. The workforce can be divided into three groups those in their senior years, middle years and wonder years. .
Workers that fall into the class of senior years have seen and been through many things. The experience of a senior worker can be invaluable they are skilled in their task and most are able to clearly communicate directions and criticism in a very professional way. A senior worker has the ability to mentor and foster positive relationships with their co-workers because the younger worker respect them for their knowledge and they have earned mutual respect from their peers. .
Unfortunately, some of the knowledge acquired by these senior workers may become obsolete. Often ways that a senior worker has used in the past to complete a task has become out of date and they have difficulty adapting to new processes. .
Middle year workers are in the prime of their careers. Middle age workers are confident with themselves and what they are doing and has been in the workforce eight to fourteen years. Middle year workers have many years remaining before reaching the senior years. Having time left with the company allows the middle year worker plenty of time for growth within the company.