Melt under pressure! Half of managers complain it’s ‘difficult’ to work with a Gen Z snowflake – while more than a third reveal they’ve had to fire younger staff because they’re ‘easily offended’
- In a new study by ResumeBuilder, managers were asked about their workforce
- I found that most people think that working with Gen Z is more difficult than any other job
- Of this group, 59 percent said they were forced to fire a Gen Z worker
More than half of managers have been forced to fire Generation Z workers after they claim they “lack motivation” and are “easily offended”.
In a new study conducted by a US-based company ResumeBuilderteam leaders were asked about their workforce — and the results were shocking.
It found that out of more than 1,300 respondents, the majority (74 percent) think Gen Z is more difficult to work with than any other Gen Z.
Of this group, 59 percent said they were forced to fire a Gen Z worker, with 12 percent doing so within their first week on the job.
More than half of managers have been forced to fire Generation Z workers after claiming they ‘lack motivation’ and ‘easily offended’ (Stock Image)
Survey finds the most common reason managers find Gen Z workers a challenge is a lack of technology skills
The survey revealed the reasons managers find Gen Zers challenging for employees, including a lack of technology skills (39 percent), effortlessness (37 percent), and motivation (37 percent)—to name a few.
They also claimed that Generation Z workers were “easily distracted” (36 percent) and “easily offended” (35 percent).
Speaking to the site, Akpan Ukeme, Head of Human Resources at SGK Global Shipping Services, emphasized why he finds it difficult to work with Gen Zers.
‘In our organization, the Generation Z you deal with can be stressful,’ he said, ‘because they lack discipline, and they love to challenge you.
I’ve butted heads more than once with a Gen Z employee that, since our company is internet-based, they think they know everything about the digital world and can teach me.
“They think they are better than you, smarter than you, and more capable than you, and they will tell you to your face.”
Stacy Haller, ResumeBuilder’s senior career advisor, said the pandemic could be partly to blame for Gen Z’s attitudes.
“As a result of COVID-19 and distance education, Gen Zers likely lack the foundation to be more successful than older generations in entry-level positions,” she said.
In a new study by ResumeBuilder, out of more than 1,300 respondents, the majority believe that Generation Z is more difficult to work with than any other generation (stock image)
“We know that with remote work and education, communication skills don’t develop as well and people tend to work more independently.”
‘Hiring managers should be aware of this when interviewing Gen Zers for positions,’ concluded Stacey.
“This generation may need more training when it comes to professional skills.”
But there were those who advocated for Gen Z employees.
Adam Garfield, Director of Marketing at Hairbro, said: “Compared to other generations, I find Generation Z to be very innovative and adaptable.
They are not afraid to challenge the status quo and bring new ideas to the negotiating table.
They also value credibility and transparency and expect companies to be socially responsible and ethical.
But he hastened to add a caveat.
“However, one area where I think Gen Z can improve in the workplace is their communication skills,” he said.
While they are adept at using digital communication tools, they may lack some of the interpersonal skills required for face-to-face interactions.
Gen Zers can benefit from developing their communication skills to build stronger relationships with colleagues and clients.
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