HR Planning for a Multigenerational Workforce: Aligning Skills with Organisational Needs
Ram Rakshith V Rakshith V
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Abstract
Modern work environments face a critical human resource (HR) challenge while handling employees from different generations. Organisationsexpansion across five generational groups, including Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z, requires highly effective HR planning that appropriately connects different skill sets with Organisational needs. Different generations possess distinct cultural traits, technological competency levels and work norms, which prevent the success of standard HR methods. The study investigates how HR planning methods should support diverse workforce needs to achieve organisational targets. This paper uses a literature review, primary research data and secondary research data to establish essential targets that include determining generational work skill disparities and constructing training programs that welcome every generation and boosting both intergenerational communication and employee participation. Researchers establish that specific human resource methods, which combine technology systems and individualized learning programs, help generate solidarity among employees despite age differences while maintaining high workplace productivity. These findings showcase why companies should enable adaptive HR policies while offering ongoing learning opportunities under leadership that adapts to generational workplace differences. The paper explores approaches to integrate multigenerational competencies with the changing business environment of organisations, which ensures both long-term sustainability and competitive market advantages.
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Copyright © 2025 Ram Rakshith V. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.