Mind the gap: Construction firm wins by combining youth, experience

Suffolk has found a way to exploit the unique talents and mindsets of different generations.

Mark Wemple. Samira Kraziem, 29, and Jeff Riley, 64, form a unique mentoring bond at Suffolk Construction.
Mark Wemple. Samira Kraziem, 29, and Jeff Riley, 64, form a unique mentoring bond at Suffolk Construction.
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The American labor force is in a unique state, with four — some might argue five — distinct generations working alongside each other, and it’s commonly thought the two largest generational cohorts, baby boomers and millennials, don’t share the same values and goals and thus struggle to gel in the office.

 

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