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Does Your Generation Pose an Office Security Risk?

From Baby Boom to Echo Boom: Why your birthday could mean your boss needs to watch out for you

By Joan Goodchild, Senior Editor

Physical security: What happened to the good-old days when kids respected their elders? For many Boomers, the kids are the boss now and that's causing plenty of tension in offices around the world. Managers are especially concerned about Boomers, who may feel disrespected.
"Some of my more mature clients think younger people are from another planet and don't have any respect for their elders," according to Matuson. She advises older workers to have patience in order to avoid a potentially explosive, or even violent, situation. Remember that younger workers have a different listening and learning style.
"Millennials may be thinking: "What's the big deal? Just because I'm texting, doesn't mean I'm not listening,'" said Matuson.

ID and access: Building access and security systems are not a problem for you, according to the experts we spoke with. That's because your loyal, reliable characteristics shine through here and you are probably going to follow directions to keep your office secure.
"A new system comes into place and they have an understanding that it is there for a reason. They are going to use it and use it the right way," said Dowling.

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