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How the Generation Gap Plays Out in the Workplace

        As a recruiter, I am in constant communication with executive clients and HR colleagues. I regularly (7) ________ on candidates I’ve placed, to see how they are getting on in their new roles. Here are some of the important generational differences I see that can lead to potential (8) ________ if not properly understood:

        Communication styles

∙        The young generation is more (9) ________, quick to offer constructive criticism, individualistic, with a more casual approach.

∙        Gen X values hard work and long hours, a/k/a ‘The Grind’ – they are more skeptical, formal, and uncompromising.

        Leadership styles

∙        The young generation is extremely open-mindeD. They resist micromanagement, and resent pressure. (10) ________ factor that sets them apart is their emphasis on work-life balance.

∙        (11) ________, their Generation X supervisors, on the other hand, are intensely focussed on the organisational processes that brought the company success; they tend to prioritise (12) ________ and the bottom line.

[Adapted from Jacksongrant]

Question 7:         A. follow up        B. run down        C. keep tabs        D. take over

Question 8:         A. conflicts        B. collaborations        C. agreements        D. oppression

Question 9:         A. clear-cut        B. easygoing        C. indirect        D. straightforward

Question 10:         A. Others        B. Another        C. The other        D. Other

Question 11:         A. In case of        B. In contrast        C. Likewise        D. Therefore

Question 12:         A. results        B. progress        C. experiences        D. stage

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