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What are the general descriptions of Generation x & Y?

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What are the general descriptions of Generation X?

What are the general descriptions of Generation Y?

What should the leaders of today understand about these younger employees' preferred work environment?

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Generation X and generation Y are discussed in 325 words.

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Generation X is defined by those born between 1964 and 1980. This is the entrepreneurial and tech generation coming out with search engines and operating systems that would change the way many people live their lives. This the well educated generation but also the generation that is very cynical and because of their cynicism, lead them to create their own business and try to take control of their lives rather than have the desire to work for others. ...

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