<ul><li>Only 48% of employees and 12% of mid-level executives believe today’s entry-level workers are well-prepared, according to a report from General Assembly.</li><li>A lack of soft skills is a major shortcoming among entry-level workers, cited by 49% of executives and 37% of employees.</li><li>Employers don’t provide enough training, with 33% of executives and over 25% of employees stating that companies don’t offer sufficient training to new hires.</li><li>The COVID-19 pandemic may have affected Gen Z's ability to acquire workplace skills, as nearly a third of hiring managers said they avoid hiring Gen Z workers in favor of older candidates.</li></ul>

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