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24/05/2013

Young people have no work ethic

The majority of people surveyed for a recent IMechE poll said young people don't have the work ethic needed to succeed in industry.

The results aren't shocking in the least. But they are disappointing. We, as an industry, have been talking about the skills issue for what feels like forever. And, quite frankly, we seem to be going round in circles. While it is true that today's teenagers have a greater sense of entitlement than previous generations, it is also a fact that they have ... Read More

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