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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the fast-paced setting of modern corporate culture, the worth of professional experience can be overshadowed by a greater emphasis on youth and innovation. A quiet revolution, however, is taking place in a few select companies across the United States, where a fresh point of view is becoming apparent. These progressive business organizations are cognizant of the wealth of knowledge, skill, and perspective that middle-aged and senior employees can contribute to the company. They have made a brave move by creating committed Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) intended particularly for this group in an environment where such appreciation can be hard to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click on the link to learn more about how these groups are not only remarkable, but also a prime example of the significant impact that inclusivity and valuing diversity of age can have on a company’s success and advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/age-erg-employee-resource_l_65144e33e4b0fa72d69d630f<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201centrenched\u201d<\/strong> mean, \u201cAgeist stereotypes are deeply entrenched<\/strong> in society: Older age still gets automatically associated with physical and cognitive decline at work.\u201d<\/em>? Use this in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cumbrella company\u201d <\/strong>mean in the sentence, \u201cSince then, Sages has grown into a business resource group within the umbrella company<\/strong> of Publicis Groupe; it has over 300 members.\u201d<\/em>? Use this in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201csandwich generation\u201d<\/strong> mean in the sentence, \u201cTom Hamrick, the group\u2019s president, said what separates his ERG from others at the company is that members are part of the \u201csandwich generation\u201d<\/strong>.\u201d<\/em>? Use this in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What motivated these companies to establish dedicated Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for middle-aged and senior employees?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. How do these ERGs differ from more traditional diversity and inclusion initiatives within these companies?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Can you provide examples of specific programs or activities that these ERGs organize to support midlife and senior employees? Please share.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What benefits have these companies observed as a result of creating spaces that value the contributions of older employees? Expand on that.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What challenges, if any, have these companies encountered in establishing and maintaining these specialized ERGs? Tell me more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Share your thoughts on this, “Being older at work is still seen as something to hide.”<\/em>..<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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