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Generations X, Gen Y, and Generation Z are increasingly shaping the modern workplace with their unique perspectives, work values, attitudes, beliefs, methods, experiences. The research investigates how generational differences affect workplace behavior in engineering and management colleges situated in Meerut. The research is a combination of quantitative and qualitative research and aims at studying the gaps of work ethics, the structure of communication, readiness for change and technology between three generations. The results showed that the prior generation focuses more on constancy, organization, hierarchy in the management structure, whereas the present generation is more about juggling work and personal life or about working collaboratively and attending to it or about pathways in family - work issues. Conversely, the youngest generation, referred to as Generation Z, is highly digital, entrepreneurial, and has a fondness for flexibility and frequent feedback. Disparities between teamwork, leadership, and job satisfaction can arise due to generational differences in communication preferences and workplace expectations. The study suggests that workplace policies, mentoring opportunities for diverse workforces, and HR strategies should be designed to accommodate collaboration among different generations. To address these issues, institutions can improve workplace cohesion and harness generational strengths for organizational effectiveness.