CITY COLLEGE–Communication is an essential part of day-to-day life. It allows people to connect with others. “It’s the essence of life, allowing us to express feelings, pass on information, and share thoughts,” according to the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, but when Gen Z gets to the workplace, they may be in trouble because they struggle to communicate in person.
Their dependency on technology seems to have made it difficult for them to relate one-to-one. Gen Z’s dependence on technology started early. Those born between 1997 to 2012 are also known as “digital natives” because they were surrounded by technology as they grew up. “This digital immersion has fundamentally shaped their communication preferences,” said Zoltán Peredy in a research paper. Peredy, the head of the engineering institute at Edutus University, located in Tatabánya, Hungary, said, “One of the most prominent features of Generation Z’s communication is their heavy reliance on social media platforms.”
Jade Troncoso, a 20-year-old college student at Laguardia Community College, explained that she uses “Instagram and Messenger mostly” for communicating with others. She prefers social media to in-person communication.
