How to Overcome Generational Stereotypes: Suggestions from a Nikita Hair International CEO

It’s no secret that there’s a generational divide between millennials and baby boomers, and they don’t always see eye to eye.

This is especially true when it comes to the rules of the workplace. However, one business founder and her daughter have found a way to help bridge the gap between generations. Christinah Nicolaisen, who’s mother, Inger Ellen Nicolaisen, is the Founder of Nikita Hair, told Forbes that although they have not had any issues working together, many millennials and baby boomers can struggle finding harmony in the workplace. Based on her experience working alongside her mother, Christinah has developed tricks of the trade that can help millennials overcome workplace barriers and stereotypes.

“The stereotypes my generation is labeled with — being lazy, entitled or disengaged — just aren’t true. I’ve found five ways that I can help fellow millennials negative these tricky waters with baby boomers,” Christinah told Forbes. “For instance, when a Baby Boomer sees a Millennial on their phone, it can lead them to think they’re distracted, when really the opposite is true. Mobility is increasing productivity in the workplace. It can enhance communications and deliver even faster results, I encourage the use of social media to help advance our work.”