Statistics on Soft Skills in Gen Z

• 70%

  According to LinkedIn: 9 out of 10 global executives agree that soft skills are more important than ever, and

  nearly 7 out of 10 agree they were more valuable to their organization than AI skills.

• More than 60% of negative workplace issues are due to toxic workplace behavior

  AND LEAD TO NEGATIVE OUTCOMES SUCH AS BURNOUT AND INTENT TO LEAVE.

  - McKinsey 2022

  60%

• 74%

  “… employees who trust their employers experience

  74% less stress and 40% less burnout.”

  – Gallup Research

• It's a challenge even Gen Z employees acknowledge: 78% of younger employees said that they feel some of the ambient, abstract workplace soft skills

  can't be taught and can only be gained by watching more seasoned employees over time.

  - Harris Poll 2024

  78%

• 59%

  But 59% need to figure out who to turn to for help. Their lack of soft skills could cost them a promotion: Over two-thirds of Gen Z employees agree that

  those who socially connect with senior coworkers are more likely to be promoted.

  - Harris Poll 2024

• Yet, three-quarters of young hires revealed that

  they would only talk more to their senior coworkers if they made the first move.

  - Harris Poll 2024

  75%

• 82%

  Eight in ten corporate managers said their new Gen Z hires' soft skills

  NEED MORE GUIDANCE, TIME AND TRAINING

  - Harris Poll 2024