A survey found that 45% of hiring managers consider Gen Z the most difficult generation to work with, even Gen Z managers agreeing. Many Gen Zers missed out on informal workplace education due to remote learning, leading to a skills gap in areas like workplace etiquette and communication. Companies like the Big Four are now offering soft skills training to incoming junior hires to address this gap and help Gen Z succeed in the workforce.

Despite Gen Z being seen as challenging to work with, a third of hiring managers still plan to hire them due to their digital fluency and fresh perspectives. The hiring process, plagued with mutual ghosting, needs to change to better support the youngest generation entering the workforce. Companies need to invest in structured onboarding, mentorship programs, and explicit training to prepare Gen Z for success and value their unique talents and principles.