Change the Leaders
In meetings, the boss takes the role of a family patriarch. Delegations are done from one end and suggestions are accepted from the elite circle. The younger lot are the sponges who absorb what the Oracle says. But companies should overhaul this system, says Dayanad Allapur, HR head for Tesco. For Allapur, the younger lot have a larger risk appetite. "This brings in the innovative spirit," he says.

Boss goes online
Although companies have guidelines regarding the use of social networking, blogs, office intranet and social networking sites are a way to keep their ear to the ground. "To go online, is the only way to engage the new lot," says James Thomas, country manager for Kronos. Companies can pick up cues from the response they receive on the intranet to various policies.

Open-door policy
An environment that encourages questions brings out the best in both generations. Informal interactions with seniors, where the thought behind strategic moves is discussed, ensures knowledge transfer. Srinivas Nanduri, from Maxima International, cites the example of telecom companies where the operations are often looked after by senior employees while youngsters come up with ideas for value-added services. "They work in tandem, which brings out better and more competitive products," he says.

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