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Better with Age. Populations are aging, work lives are lengthening, and fewer young people are entering the workforce. But few organizations are putting programs in place to integrate older workers into their talent system. (Bain & Co) 

The Kids are Alright. Outlandishly demanding, lazy, needy, socially inept — just a few common stereotypes of Gen Z workers. How true are they? LinkedIn reached out to talent leaders for a more nuanced understanding of Zoomers. (LinkedIn)

Managing outcomes. Pre-COVID, employee visibility was the de facto measure of productivity. Post-COVID, with flexibility a paramount perk, managers need to learn the skill of managing their teams based on outcomes, not desk time. (WorkLife)

Workdays are 37 minutes less than last year, now totaling only 10 hours (from the start of work activity to the end). Although not evenly spread across all industries, this shift suggests an overall post-pandemic work-life rebalancing. (HR Dive)

Fried on Fridays. If you're reading this newsletter on Friday afternoon, science suggests that's the most productive use of your time! A new study shows employees are much more prone to mistakes in the afternoon and on Fridays. (Science News)

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