Generation Z is entering into the workforce, and while many recent college graduates are likely excited for the new opportunities that await them, a recent survey indicated that the feeling may not be mutual among their older supervisors.
Many business leaders said that recent college graduates are unprepared for the work environment and some won't even hire them, according to a new survey conducted byIntelligent conducted a survey among 1,243 business leaders, asking about their thoughts on working with the graduating classes of 2020 to 2023, all of whom are Gen Z, or those
. The survey indicated that 40% of the business leaders surveyed think recent college graduates are unprepared to enter the workforce.According to the survey's methodology, a business leader was defined as someone aged 30 to 60 making at least $75,000 in household income and currently working as a C-Level executive, HR manager, director, president, owner/partner, or senior management at a company with more than 10 people.
The poor perception of recent Gen Z graduates on some business leaders may even be impacting their hiring decisions, the survey indicated.