Age gap is a major concern in the workplace. The new generation, with the passage of time, is developing a huge barrier compared to the older generations, which also explicitly affects the challenges of age gap in the workplace. Nowadays, “more and more older workers are considering postponing retirement due to the economic crisis.” (Doyle, Age Discrimination). With older workers delaying retirement, employers have more concerns. There are a myriad of challenges that employers and employees face in the world of work, such as loyalty, lack of experience, ego, etc. Age differences impact employers as mature workers are believed to maintain loyalty to companies and large corporations, while younger workers are more likely to seek better opportunities. After being excluded from the workforce for several years, mature workers feel more comfortable with their jobs as they have settled into stable employment. After developing comfort, mature workers are unlikely to leave their jobs unless they encounter a rare inconvenience. On the other hand, younger workers are always looking for better opportunities in the workforce to gain as much experience and knowledge from lower-end companies to move up the ladder hoping for higher-end occupations. Therefore, the age gap of workers in the workplace can cause a company to suffer as it commonly encounters mature and young workers. Young workers in their twenties face age discrimination. Many often say they are found to be unqualified or unsuited for career growth and advancement because their appearance is perceived as too young or inexperienced. Therefore, employers are likely to hire older workers with experienced backgrounds. Big companies and corporates are looking for…half of paper…other team players in the workplace. They also feel they don't make mistakes and that younger workers don't have the experience needed to master the world of work. Likewise, younger workers have absorbed an ego that thinks older workers will leave their jobs in the next few years and that older workers are not up to date with their education. Younger workers often believe they will soon take on job positions. This problem has turned into a major age-related concern. Works Cited Doyle, Alison. “Age Discrimination.” Job search on About.com. About.com and Web. November 17, 2013. Leigh Goessl, Leigh. “The Challenges of Diversity in the Workplace.” Inside Business 360. Leigh Goessl, September 17, 2008. Web. November 17, 2013. Tashakova, Oksana. “Managing age differences in the workplace.” Khaleejtimes. Galadari Printing and Publishing Co. LLC, February 24, 2013. Web. November 17. 2013.