The up-and-coming generation of employees pursues building skills at work more than any other generation group. When looking for a job, 7 out of 10 Generation Z say workplace learning opportunities are among their top priorities. This creates an opportunity for L&D to not only help the youngest working generation find their footing at work, but also to cultivate, attract, and retain young talent.
Young adults who are entering the workplace for the first time need job skills, especially as the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals. Data from new research of 1,205 employed, US-based Generation Z workers, across industries showed that 64% are satisfied with how well their education has prepared them for the workplace. Leaving a skills gap that learning and development teams need to fill.
The survey also unveiled that Gen Zers who didn’t receive workplace training are a bit more likely to leave compared to those who do training. Showing that skill development programmes can be a meaningful asset in combating the turnover of young talent.
