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Multiple Generations: Multiple gaps

Cracking intergenerational working has never been so crucial.

New generations are coming to the workplace with different needs and expectations and many are frustrated. Managers may see their potential but many are at a loss as to how to engage and motivate them.

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35%

of 16-25 year olds would leave without another job to go to.

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54%

of 16-25 year olds feel frustrated at work and misunderstood by their managers.

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53%

of 33-56 year olds are considering leaving in the next year.

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What are you doing well in intergenerational working? How well do you know where the generation gaps are? Our quiz will help you find out where you are on your intergenerational journey.

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The Problem.

Leaders

Leaders are time pressured and unsure of how to motivate and lead the new generation.

Under 26s

Under 26s are motivated and driven but feel undervalued and risk leaving if their expectations are not met.

Generation Gaps

Our research found generation gaps in 8 key areas at work – all of which impact motivation and engagement.

Under 26s

47%

Don’t feel heard and plan to leave within a year*

35%

Would leave without another job to go to*

VS

66%

Who feel empowered are planning on staying for more than 5 years*

Read our whitepaper

What are the 8 generation gaps that our research revealed?  How do you attract and retain under 25s? What are other organisations experiencing?

Download our whitepaper now to find out.

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