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From a CEO viewpoint, I would encourage a chat with senior team leaders& HR to walk the talk and show a positive new vibe full of tolerance as well as come up with unique solutions for on the spot problems to show respect and foster a workplace environment that propels dignity for all.
It might be valuable to set up an accessible manual on what it means to show mutual respect, how not to bully/gossip/undermine, and the value of a good attitude to cope with new ideas in the workplace, and most importantly what it means to have a good sense of humour. (No, it does not mean laughing things off, that could stockpile dirt under the proverbial carpet and any HR person or senior management executive worth his or her salt would be able to pick up on this trait in seconds, and if they are interested in what is best for the company, will not want to leave that unchecked.)
As an employee, take useful steps to define your style and make changes to adapt where it is sustainable, and act only within your realistic job description space; but whatever you do, do not aggravate the problem by forming cliques, gossiping/ignoring, or showing disregard for the workspace - those high school tactics can destroy a million dollar business. It can lead to other employees doing so, and finally, even the manager might give up.
And once you are done with all that, take a breath and enjoy being part of a large diverse team of people from different generations, few have ever had this opportunity ever before. Thes is the first batch in recorded employment history to have3 generation work teams, so enjoy it!
Define culture using an expanded definition that includes more than race, color, sex, national origin and religion. Look at other cultural differences, such as distinct generations, language, communication and work preferences
Conduct an employee survey to learn more about employee preferences in terms of work styles, the ways
supervisors and managers provide feedback and working schedules and conditions.
Identify ways to utilize the talents of a multicultural workforce. Global markets may be more accessible to your organization if you have multilingual or bilingual employees who are familiar with markets you want to tap
Facilitate cross-departmental focus groups and encourage candid and fluid exchange of ideas, concepts and experiences among employees who otherwise would not interact with one another
Ask employees for input on how to create a singular workplace culture. It is nice to appreciate differences among various cultures in the workplace; however, business leaders have an obligation to foster a workplace culture wherein all employees belong to one group
