What about this notion of generational identification? Does it have legs? Can you identify with it? Government Executive's Alyssa Rosenberg writes about a discussion of generational stereotyping at a recent conference.

I have known that I am a baby boomer for a really long time – perhaps from the age of two! Just kidding, I was not that precocious; but my generation has been clearly tagged and marked and chronicled forever. It hasn’t particularly bothered me, but I know some folks who clearly take offense about being pushed into a particular category or grouping - just because of their birth year.

Bottom line – all folks are unique and bring individual characteristics, traits and work habits into the workforce, and they should be treated as individuals in all aspects of daily work life.