This article and the audience reading it would be better served if this paragraph were earlier in the article, maybe even first or second: “ It can be easy for

This article and the audience reading it would be better served if this paragraph were earlier in the article, maybe even first or second: “ It can be easy for managers to buy into typical stereotypes of Gen Z and dismiss them entirely; however, companies have an equal responsibility to prepare recent graduates for their particular workplace and give them the best chance to succeed. By understanding the challenges of Gen Z workers, companies can take a more proactive approach by implementing formal employee onboarding programs that clearly outline company culture and expectations. Paring recent grads with mentors in the company can also pay huge dividends as that can provide Gen Z workers with the guidance, feedback, and support for them to succeed.” My first impression of the article was that the author was trying to say “Gen Z is bad/worse than other generations.” As many other commenters pointed out, the article itself does not present enough evidence to support that claim. What I realized after reading the comments and then re-reading the article is that the primary argument is actually that companies need to target these specific areas to ensure that new graduates are successful at their companies. This article also suffers from a headline that doesn’t match the content in terms of key information.