If you turn that 1 year into 2 years, though, you HAVE changed things dramatically in terms of the value of what you're paying for. So if today's new grads are

If you turn that 1 year into 2 years, though, you HAVE changed things dramatically in terms of the value of what you're paying for. So if today's new grads are telling you "I'm drowning" and two years ago they weren't... maybe you should listen. And measured productivity is only half of it if a sizable fraction of those frustrated new grads leave much sooner than they would otherwise. Or if "new grad" experiences also tend to match "new hire" experiences even for experienced folks...