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Gen Z employees are learning what they should and shouldn't say at work amid a generational language barrier. Words like "ick" and "slay" have found their way into office lingo for younger employees, reports say. A human resources professional told Insider Gen Z should be mindful when bringing new sayings to the workplace. 

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Continue Reading Gen Z employees are using new slang in the workplace and it's confusing their colleagues. Here's a breakdown of the jargon.