Study shows that it is more difficult to work with people from generation Z

according to astudy conducted by the company Resume Builder, individuals from generation Z are the hardest to deal with at work. All people born between 1995 and 2010 are part of Generation Z.

The survey was based on interviews given by 1300 company managers from the most diverse areas of activity. Of these, 74%, that is, 3 out of 4, said that it is more difficult to deal with an employee from generation Z than from any other generation.

In addition, 12% of the interviewed managers, which is 156 managers in all, said that they already had to fire people of the generation Z still in the first week of the work of the individual.

Among the various reasons cited by managers as reasons for dismissals, lack of interest in work, insubordination and high levels of irritability stand out.

According to Stacie Haller, who is a career consultant at Resume Builder, in addition to generational differences, which are natural, the COVID-19 pandemic has also contributed to problems related to living together professional.

"As a result of COVID-19 and remote education, it's possible that GenZers may not have the foundation to be more successful [at work] than older generations," Haller said.

The expert also stated that remote work and Distance Learning (EaD) made people from generation Z more independent, making it difficult to adapt to face-to-face work.

“We know that with remote work and education, communication skills don't develop either and people tend to work more independently. Hiring managers need to be aware of this when interviewing “GenZers” for positions. This generation may need more training when it comes to professional skills,” he pointed out.

When asked about the matter, Hairbro cosmetics company marketing director Adam Garfield stated that Gen Z employees tend to struggle with communication despite being “highly innovative and adaptable”.

“While they are proficient in using digital communication tools, they may lack some of the interpersonal skills needed for face-to-face interactions,” he said.

Another curious piece of data from the study carried out by Resume Builder pointed out that most managers dissatisfied with the behavior of Gen Z employees prefer to work with individuals from the generation X, also called Millennials, who were born between 1980 and 1995.

They claim that professionals from this generation, immediately prior to generation Z, find it easier to communicate, as they also demonstrate ease in learning new things and adapting, observed in Gen Z.

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