The Multigenerational Workplace: From Friction to Strength

The Multigenerational Workplace: From Friction to Strength

Author: Jacob Stone and Maria Williams March 19, 2026 Duration: 14:18

“Too old.” “Too young.” “Overqualified.” “Not enough experience.”

At some point… what are we actually hiring for?

In this episode of The Intentional Workplace, we take on one of the most overlooked hiring challenges: age bias—and how it quietly causes companies to miss out on exceptional talent.

We break down how assumptions about both younger and more experienced candidates show up in the hiring process, why they persist, and what it’s really costing organizations trying to scale.

If you’re building a team and want to make better, more intentional hiring decisions, this conversation will challenge how you evaluate talent—and help you refocus on what actually drives performance.

Fifteen minutes. Two experts. Intentional work.

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Jacob Stone:

JacobStone@WORQTAP.com

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Maria Williams:

Maria.Williams@ScaleSmartHR.com

www.scalesmarthr.com


Every week, Maria Williams of SaleSmart HR Solutions and Jacob Stone from WorqTap get together for a live conversation that cuts through the noise. Their The Intentional Workplace podcast is built on a simple idea: scaling a company shouldn't mean your culture or your sanity falls apart. Instead of abstract theories, they focus on the tangible, often messy problems that leaders encounter as their teams grow. You’ll hear direct discussions on everything from reshaping talent strategy to implementing HR practices that actually stick, all framed by the latest workplace trends. This isn't about adding more complexity to your day; it's about finding practical clarity. Designed for founders, executives, and HR leaders in the thick of building something, each episode feels like a candid strategy session. Tuning into this podcast means getting actionable insights from two hosts who’ve been in the trenches, helping you build a workplace that works on purpose.
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