Quick Pulse Snapshot: Workplace Generations Bridging Perspectives at Work

HCI’s latest Quick Pulse explores how different generations experience work today. Drawing on responses from 467 HR professionals, this snapshot compares what matters most to Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—spanning priorities, engagement drivers, feedback preferences, and the pain points shaping retention strategies. The results reveal meaningful differences, but also common levers leaders can pull to meet expectations across cohorts.