Recruiters' complaints about Gen Z at work

🔎 Many leaders are finding it challenging to integrate Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2010) into the workplace. Among the main criticisms when hiring, according to a recent survey, are:

💼 65% of managers point out that this generation demonstrates a sense of superiority

💼 63% say they are easily offended

💼 55% believe there is a lack of work ethic

💼 54% say they do not handle feedback well

💼 53% consider themselves poorly prepared for the market

In addition, the survey found that:

🔸 75% of companies say that some or all of the recent graduates they hired this year were unsatisfactory

🔸 6 in 10 companies fired a recent graduate hired this year

🔸 1 in 6 managers who recruit are hesitant to hire Gen Zs

🔸 Managers say that recent graduates are not prepared for the job market, cannot handle the workload and demonstrate a lack of professionalism

🔸 1 in 7 companies may avoid hiring recent graduates next year

🔸 9 in 10 managers believe that recent graduates should undergo workplace etiquette training

📉 Many managers reported that young people from Generation Z are not ready for the workload, lack professionalism and have difficulty dealing with autonomy in the workplace.

📝 What do experts suggest?

To avoid these problems, companies can invest in formal onboarding programs that clearly explain the company culture and expectations, in addition to offering mentoring to support the development of these professionals.

Do you think these criticisms are fair or that companies should invest more in training and adaptation? Comment here! 👇

Source: Intelligent.com | @forbes | Survey conducted with 966 business leaders in the US, August 2024.