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Nowadays, managers and team leaders in different organizations are much younger compared to the past. What are the reasons for it? Is it a positive or negative development?

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In contemporary times, it has become increasingly common to observe younger individuals occupying managerial and leadership positions within various organizations. This trend is underpinned by several factors and carries mostly positive implications.
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The leaders of most organizations tend to be older people. However, some argue that younger people make better bosses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Work·Ageing·Business

Some say that young and energetic employees are the most valuable for the company, others argue that older employees have more experience and knowledge.

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Work·Ageing·Business

Some people think older employees are more useful to a company while some people believe younger employees are more useful in modern society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Work·Ageing·Government

In some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while in others people can work until they are 65 or 70. Meanwhile, we see some politicians enjoying power well into their eighties. Clearly, there is little agreement on an appropriate retirement age. Until what age do you think people should be encouraged to remain in paid employment?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Business·Work·Consumerism

In some places, shops are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Do you think it is good for customers, shop staff and our society as a whole?

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Work·Ageing

Nowadays more and more people have to compete with young people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are some possible solutions?

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The leaders of most organizations tend to be older people. However, some argue that younger people make better bosses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Some people think older employees are more useful to a company while some people believe younger employees are more useful in modern society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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