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The UK is in the midst of a huge, ongoing generational shift.

Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) and Generation Z (born between 1996 and 2010) now make up much of the UK’s workforce. Embracing leadership from these generations could be what separates you and your business from the competition.

The post-1980s cohort of employees is actually inspiring meaningful ideas that will change the future of work as we know it.

Mental Health TrainingBorn in an era of technological advancement, these generations are tech savy. However, it’s not just their tech skills that should be prized in the workplace, but also their ideals of equality, diversity, care and innovation. It is these which will shape how businesses function in the future.

Untapping the leadership and management potential of Millennial and Generation Z employees in your workforce could bring fresh perspectives to your business.

A 2019 study from human resources research firm Inavero and freelancing website Upwork highlighted, four ways in which businesses can untap the potential of Millennial and Generation Z employees in their workforce:

  • Reskilling – With the growth of automation, Millennial and Gen Z employees are more likely to proactively seek out training and development opportunities. In fact, many value career development over a pay rise.
  • Remote working – Work-life balance is a priority amongst a workforce facing increased burnout.
  • Forward planning – right now we are facing a skills gap in a number of industries, however future workforce planning is a top priority for Generation Z and Millennial managers, offering longevity to your business.
  • Embracing freelancers – Increased use of freelancers is more than twice as likely amongst Millennial managers than baby boomers. This is only expected to increase as the value in productivity and cost efficiency is more recognised across the board.

To help businesses untap the potential of Millennial and Generation Z employees in their workforce, NLT Training Services has developed a suite of Leadership and Management courses at levels 3, 5, 6 and 7 and accredited through the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

The qualifications have all been hand-picked for those who wish to gain some formal accreditation for their Leadership and Management skills. They are suited to those already in a management role within the workplace already, but who realise they need to improve their knowledge and skills within the area of Leadership and Management.

Courses range from  Principles of Leadership and Management and Operator to Supervisor to Psychometric Profiling and Team Leader and are delivered at NLT’s Scunthrope and Chesterfield training centres.

For help in selecting an NLT Leadership and Management course that will not only meet the needs of your business but also your personal development aspirations, contact the NLT team on 0333 880 3540.