When it comes to levels of workplace stress, social connections and the use and perceptions of generative AI, Generation X’s experiences fall between those of their younger and older colleagues, making them critical players for bridging a multigenerational workforce, according to Mather Institute’s recently released 2026 Gen Xperience Study.
For example, Gen Xers (ages 45-60) reported using AI at work less than millennials (ages 29-44), but more than baby boomers (ages 61-79), a July 2025 survey of about 4,000 employed individuals in the U.S. found. Participants included approximately 1,000 people from each generation, including Generation Z (ages 18-28).