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More proof of the fallacies around Generation X,Y and any other silly generalisations

More survey analysis reported today 'Generation Y assumptions flawed' that shows the silliness of labelling everybody in a particular age range the same. Though there are no doubt commonalities across age ranges they are nothing like the generalisations that we get to see.

But, hey - its catchy and it sells books and of course its a great conversation piece - in pubs that is but not in professional ones. I'm amazed that people still go on about X/Y in HR circles.

Another nail in another fallacy. At least it might stop a few more 'case studies' on how we.........zzzzzzzzzzzzzz. PERIOD.

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