Companies consider them unfit for work.
According to a recent report, companies are dissatisfied with Gen Z employees and will avoid hiring recent graduates in the future.
titled "Companies fire Generation Z employees shortly after hiring them" was published on Euronews, where, as described, they believe that the generation born between 1997 and the beginning of 2010 lacks a strong work ethic and has problems with communication, they do not handle feedback well, and they are generally not prepared for the needs of the labor market.
The article starts with the fact that recent graduates complain a lot about how difficult it is to fit into the workplace, and employers are also increasingly reluctant to hire them.
– at least this is what emerged from a recently published report by the educational and career consulting platform Intelligent. The report, which was prepared with the participation of nearly 1,000 hiring managers, found that one in six employers are reluctant to hire Generation Z workers, mainly because of the characteristics of Generation Z and because they are easily offended and have many problems in terms of mental health. Generation Z is causing more and more problems in the labor market
"Many recent graduates may have trouble entering the labor market for the first time, as it can be a huge contrast to what they are used to during their education. They are often not prepared for the less structured environment, the cultural dynamics at work and the expectation of independent work"
Huy Nguyen, senior education and career development consultant at Intelligent, said in a statement.
"Although they may have the theoretical knowledge acquired in college, they often lack the practical, real-world experience and skills needed to succeed in the workplace"
he added.
Interviewed hiring managers also reported that some of their Gen Z employees struggled to manage their workload, were often late, and did not dress or speak appropriately. According to a separate report in April, Generation Z workers rely excessively on parental support when looking for a job.
According to a survey conducted by ResumeTemplates, which included responses from nearly 1,500 young job seekers, 70 percent admitted to asking their parents for help in their job search. Another 25 percent even took their parents with them to the job interviews, while for others, their parents submitted the job applications and wrote the resumes for them.
Employers emphasized that initiative and a positive attitude are among the most important qualities to improve their hiring chances.
Leaders also placed a strong emphasis on real-world experience, either through internships or work placements, and to a lesser extent on having an appropriate social media presence and avoiding political controversy.
"Fresh graduates starting their first job must demonstrate professionalism. Not by conforming to outdated standards, but by being respectful and committed to their work”
Nguyen said. Schroth added that while employers are currently reluctant to hire Gen Z because of higher attrition rates and challenges in integrating them into the workforce, they still make up more than 25 percent of the workforce.
“As a result, companies will have to spend more money and time on training, and Gen Z will thrive”
he concluded his thoughts.
These are the expectations of Generation Z in the workplace
According to a research, the level of salary is the most important aspect, the most important motivating factor when looking for a job, only after that came the good workplace community and atmosphere. According to a survey by Profession.hu, language learning opportunities, a pleasant office environment and the values represented by the company are especially important for Generation Z, as are the hybrid work schedule, hybrid working, the home office and the possibility of remote working. The latter is considered important by 23 percent of Generation X, 36 percent of Generation Y, and 46 percent of representatives of Generation Z, but symptoms of burnout appear more quickly.
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