For many of today’s corporate professionals, waiting tables or washing dishes was their first introduction to the workforce. And while they may no longer brag about those experiences on their resumes, the soft skills learned in those spaces are valuable currency in a corporate environment — and they could be exactly what the newer generation is lacking.
As a result of the pandemic’s shutdowns and isolation, members of Gen Z missed out on typical opportunities to learn how to navigate real-world situations and interactions. Now, as they’re preparing to enter the workforce, they’re at a competitive deficit.
