Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980, grew up against a backdrop of economic, social and technological change, including the rise of feminism, the economic crisis and unemployment, the appearance of AIDS, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the advent of computers.

Generational characteristics at work:

  • Questioning freedom
  • Adaptability and autonomy
  • Striking a balance between professional and personal life
  • Flexibility and professional mobility

Associated stereotypes:

  • Career first
  • Egocentricity and sarcasm
  • Respecting the rules
  • Need for autonomy

 

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