GEN Z AT WORK: TWO FRICTION POINTS Pay clarity vs. pay mystery Gen Z employees are more likely to ask for salary ranges and role definitions. In some teams, a (7) __________ of pay is performance-based, yet the rules are not explained, so trust erodes. In light of rising living costs, many feel forced to compare offers quickly, not (8) __________ they are disloyal, but because they are trying to stay stable. Flexibility vs. “always-on” culture Some managers still treat long hours as proof of commitment. However, many Gen Z workers prefer outcomes over presence. In meetings, some speak up fast; (9) __________ wait, then message later with sharper questions. They also try to (10) __________ time spent on tasks that look busy but add little value. The deeper (11) __________ is not that “young people don’t work hard”; it’s that the old signals of effort no longer match the new reality of work. If leaders ignore this shift, (12) __________ can drop even in teams with decent pay. Question 7: A. stream B. patch C. share D. stack Question 8: A. although B. therefore C. however D. because Question 9: A. other B. another C. others D. the others Question 10: A. run out of B. look up to C. take after D. cut down on Question 11: A. forecast B. bargain C. souvenir D. trade-off Question 12: A. baggage B. pavement C. arithmetic D. engagement | 