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Would you be comfortable hearing someone make the same sort of negative sweeping comments about people of colour, or women, for example?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is not to suggest that there may not be real frictions in terms of expectations and some behaviours. For example, the things we perceive that the newest members of the workforce are asking for, such as, life balance, flexible working, and meaningful work may seem like entitlement to longer-serving team members.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, these things can benefit everyone. Perhaps some of our younger colleagues simply have the confidence and self-respect to ask for what we\u2019ve never dared to expect?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;A survey of nearly 1,500 U.K. and U.S. office workers found that\u2026 Employees with managers who are more than 12 years their senior\u2014the average gap between bosses and workers\u2014are 1.5 times as likely to report low levels of productivity, and nearly three times as likely to report being unsatisfied in their job.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, perhaps, we all need to adapt. This research suggests that younger workers thrive when managed by someone closer to their own age. So, what can we learn from this? How can we create a truly inclusive working environment that brings out the best in everyone, regardless of their generation or yours, and secure our success well into the future?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe that the time has come to properly talk about this topic in a constructive way. 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