Generation X as Employees and Their Role in Knowledge Transfer Within Organisations

The paper focuses on the problem of intergenerational knowledge transfer in modern organizations, with a special emphasis on the role of Generation X. Most research focuses on Baby Boomers, as they have been retiring, while the role of Generation X is overlooked. However, Generation X’s role in the process seems undeniable and requires more in-depth research to support effective knowledge transfer across organizations. For the study, VOSviewer software and data from Scopus (papers published between 1995 and 2025) were used to map the main research topics and identify research gaps. The findings are particularly important for the Polish labor market, where the average employee is over 43 years old, and for the European market. The analysis reveals that while Generation X is central in the hierarchy of organisations, it remains marginal in mentoring and practical management frameworks. The main findings identify three research gaps: insufficient focus on mentoring models focused on Gen X, a lack of recognition of their role as ‘intergenerational mediators’, and an overlooked correlation between their retention and knowledge security of organisations.