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Gen Z "digital natives" to be taught empathy, time management, and phone etiquette in soft skills program
Generation Z, typically defined as those born between 1997 and 2012 (give or take), is typically considered to consist of digital natives. The term is defined as...
Being a digital native might mean that Gen Z tends to be more tech savvy, but being raised during a time when most interactions moved online and the world experienced turbulent periods has left many of this generation with few social skills. In addition to learning empathy and time-management, there will be seminars on spotting fake news, staying safe on the internet, how to challenge racism, sexism and homophobia, gambling awareness, and avoiding scams. In December, a survey found that over a quarter of executives wouldn't consider hiring a recent college graduate today due to a lack of soft skills that included communications, problem solving, adaptability, and conflict resolution.
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