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March 11, 2010
Why, yes, I would like fries with that
Reading: Today's young workers, it appears, believe they deserve jobs with big salaries, status and plenty of leisure time - without having to put in the hours.
They were found to value leisure time far more highly than older members of the workforce and were much more likely to want a job with an easy pace and lots of holidays. They were also less likely to want to work overtime.
Generation Y are much more likely than previous generations to see work as simply a means of paying the bills.
Generation Y are much more likely than previous generations to see work as simply a means of paying the bills.
Writing: They can't read, can't write and think the world owes them a living.
Growing numbers of British school-leavers have 'attitude problems' and believe the world 'owes them a living', a Tesco boss warned today. Youngsters too often turn up late for work and interviews and fail to see the importance of dressing neatly and working with others, said Lucy Neville-Rolfe, director of corporate and legal affairs.
Many also struggle with basic maths and English as exams become easier and schools fail to properly enforce discipline.
Many also struggle with basic maths and English as exams become easier and schools fail to properly enforce discipline.
Rithmetic: Teenagers who complete two weeks' work experience at a McDonald's restaurant will be awarded a qualification worth up to a B grade at GCSE.
Youngsters will be offered the 'certificate in work skills' for completing a ten-day programme which includes flipping burgers, serving customers at the tills and cleaning the dining area.
Posted by Ghost of a flea at March 11, 2010 09:24 AM