Abstract:

Guyana’s aviation sector deals with considerable workplace challenges stemming from generational diversity. Organisations need to manage the different abilities and work styles as Baby Boomers work alongside Generation X members who collaborate with Millennials and Generation Z professionals. The research investigates the impact of generational diversity on productivity in Guyana’s aviation industry and stresses the need to comprehend these dynamics to achieve organisational success. By combining Generational Cohesion Theory with the Diversity Paradigm Model, Social Exchange Theory and Organisational Behaviour Theory, this research builds strategies which enhance both employee collaboration and workplace productivity across different generations. Effective knowledge transfer and staff integration in the aviation sector requires understanding generational dynamics due to its strict safety protocols and technological advancements. According to the research results, generational diversity has a clear impact on workplace productivity. Research findings demonstrate that generational differences substantially impact productivity levels for 85.96% of employees. Research findings indicate that operational inefficiencies stem from inadequate communication systems combined with incompatible technological skills, which highlights the importance of specialised training solutions to address generational differences. Effective teamwork and enhanced productivity in aviation depend on resolving these identified issues.

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