What Are the Best Leadership Styles for Managing Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z Who Work Remotely?
Keywords:
management policy, generations, leaders, leadership style, management, productivity, remote workAbstract
In this study, we answered the following research question: What are the best leadership styles for managing Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z who work remotely? We examined four generations of remote workers: Boomers (1946-1964), Generation X (1965-1980), Millennials (1981-1994), and Generation Z (1995-2010); therefore, each generation will prioritize different aspects of their work-life-balance, which could be pivotal in the style of leadership controlling their level of productivity. We use an integrative literature review to analyze findings from prior research to gain a comprehensive perspective on remote work management. Transformational and situational leadership appear to be the most productive for remote work due to flexibility, engagement, and adaptability to varying needs. We conclude that leaders engage in practices that create a productive, inclusive, and adaptable remote work culture. We offer two recommendations.
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