Le choc des générations n’existe pas

[The Clash of Generations Does Not Exist]

Far from the conventional wisdom about a supposed gap between generations, this book takes a nuanced look at the issues specific to age in the working world. Frédérique Jeske traces the evolution of professional dynamics over several decades and analyzes how certain transformations—technological, cultural, organizational—have fueled reductive prejudices, leading to improper categorizations. Supported by studies, she shows that these clichés often rest on perceptual biases and can, over time, engender forms of discrimination. Rather than pitting generations against each other, she invites us to better understand the richness of intergenerational complementarities. The book offers concrete approaches to smoothing dialogue and making age diversity a genuine asset for companies. The last part provides practical tips on asserting one’s professional identity without allowing oneself to be reduced to a generational label. An accessible work, punctuated with enlightening and informative inserts.