Why companies are firing Gen Z employees and what both can do about it

A new generation is entering the work force, and with them are new expectations and ways of doing things that may clash with the way businesses currently handle employees.

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Frank Niles, PhD
December 23, 2024
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Gen Z and their potential employers alike are experiencing growing pains as the latest generation enters the workforce.
Gen Z and their potential employers alike are experiencing growing pains as the latest generation enters the workforce.
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Generation Z (Gen Z)’s entrance into the workplace has been anything but smooth. According to a recent survey of 966 business leaders conducted by Intelligent.com, 75% of companies found recent college hires unsatisfactory in 2024. Consequently, 60% of these companies have terminated at least one recent graduate, with common issues being lack of motivation (50%), unprofessionalism (46%) and poor communication skills (39%).

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