US managers feel like ‘babysitters’ to Gen Z staff – report

Julia Toothacre, Chief Career Strategist at ResumeTemplates, attributed the problems to Gen Zs’ entrance to the workforce, which was different because of the pandemic.

“Many had to take classes or internships online, so they missed out on receiving in-person training, experiencing casual learning opportunities, and observing basic workplace norms,” Toothacre said in a statement.

“On top of that, many companies have cut back on onboarding and early career support due to reductions in human resources staff.”

But she warned that leaving managers to teach Gen Zs foundational workplace skills can affect the whole team.

“Organisations need to do more to support managers, otherwise they risk burnout, frustration, and disengagement,” she said.