Millennials are now the majority generation in the U.S. labor force, but Gen X and Baby Boomers still remain, prompting employers to ask how they can accommodate all members of each generation while also still maintaining a forward momentum.

Thing is, the needs between each generation aren’t that sharply different, said Breman. Both millennials and Gen X have been unsatisfied with the ways their employers communicate, for instance. They desire “instantaneous” access to information, so using mobile apps and new messaging tools beyond email may be key ways to engage younger employees. Baby Boomers are more adaptable to these new pieces of tech than some may think, said Josh Ostrega, COO and founder of WorkJam, an employee-scheduling app. In terms of mobile phone adoption, they tend to be right on par, he added.

And while millennials tend to be “digital natives” and more idealistic, Baby Boomers want much of the same out of their work: a chance to work hard and to make the world a better place, according to 99u.

Regardless, as workplaces evolve, this discussion will come up again and again. Having open lines of communication will unite these disparate age groups. Remind employees that learning goes both ways – no generation is automatically the boss.