# Gen Z Grads Facing Rapid Dismissals: Are Employers Losing Patience? đźš« **URL:** \ **Category:** News & Articles\ **Tags:** tools, business\ **Created:** [September 29, 2024, 12:48pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/gen-z-grads-facing-rapid-dismissals-are-employers-losing-patience/292374 "2024-09-29T12:48:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TheJoker](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/thejoker/32/22660_2.png) [@TheJoker](https://onehack.st/u/TheJoker)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2024, 12:48pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/gen-z-grads-facing-rapid-dismissals-are-employers-losing-patience/292374/1 "2024-09-29T12:48:11Z")
**Summary:** 1. **Increase in Firings** A recent report reveals that 60% of employers have already fired Gen Z employees hired fresh out of college earlier this year due to performance issues. 2. **Survey Insights** [Intelligent.com](http://Intelligent.com) surveyed nearly 1,000 U.S. leaders, finding that many are now hesitant to hire college grads again, with one in six considering avoiding them altogether in the coming year. 3. **Common Complaints** Employers cite a lack of motivation or initiative as the primary reason for dismissals, with 50% of leaders identifying this issue. Other complaints include unprofessional behavior, poor organization, and inadequate communication skills. 4. **Tangible Challenges** Issues such as tardiness, inappropriate workplace attire, and casual language have contributed to employers’ frustrations with the latest generation of workers. 5. **Perception of Readiness** Over half of hiring managers believe college graduates are unprepared for the workforce, with more than 20% stating they struggle to manage the workload effectively. **Read more at:** [Fortune](https://fortune.com/2024/09/26/bosses-firing-gen-z-grads-months-after-hiring/) | [Job Market Research](https://fortune.com/2024/05/28/gen-z-most-difficult-work-research-managers-hirable-baby-boomers/)