I'm working with USA TODAY to write an informative article about ghosting, catfishing, and mistrust fueling a workplace divide and how to fix it. I need US-based industry experts (e.g., HR director/VP of talent acquisition, senior recruiter, career coach specializing in Gen Z, workplace consultant, etc.) to share unique insights. To be considered, please answer the following questions (all or the ones you can answer): 1. Why does Gen Z mistrust the hiring process in ways previous generations didn’t? In other words, what are they experiencing that’s making them push back against traditional hiring norms? 2. How is ghosting, catfishing, and mistrust fueling a workplace divide that didn’t exist before? 3. What are the most effective ways to build trust with Gen Z candidates during the hiring process? Give specific examples. 4. What are the top 3 things employers should do to fix the workplace divide? (e.g., stop posting ghost jobs and fake salary ranges, streamline your interview process, communicate with candidates, be honest about what working here is like). Explain each. 5. What should employers stop doing immediately in their job postings to avoid turning off Gen Z applicants? 6. What are the biggest communication mistakes employers make with Gen Z candidates, and how should they fix them? 7. What specific changes should companies make to their interview process to better connect with Gen Z seekers? 8. What are the key transparency issues Gen Z cares about, and how should employers address each one? 9. What do companies think Gen Z wants versus what they actually want in the hiring process? 10. What concrete steps can employers take to rebuild trust after they’ve ghosted or misled candidates?

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published9/23/2025