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Retaining Millennial and Gen Z Employees
Attract and retain younger generationsPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 6 lessons.
Beginner Provider : Kristen Browning 6 Lessons · 17m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
Even though they’ve been in the workforce for a relatively short time, millennials and Gen Z resign and change jobs more frequently than other generations. While those who consider employment a privilege may see job hopping as disloyal or unappreciative, many young people continue to switch roles at a high cost to companies. They often don’t stay at a job that doesn’t satisfy their needs, which makes it important to learn about their interests so you can provide jobs they’ll want to keep.
In this course, you will learn why the younger generations are leaving their jobs and how to retain young talent. We’ll discuss the importance of cultivating a positive work environment and how workplace conditions impact performance, productivity, organizational commitment, and retention. You’ll also learn how to turn your workplace into a place where people of all ages are comfortable.
There’s a fine line between micromanaging and leading remote employees, which is a topic that many leaders study. You’ll learn to navigate and successfully manage remote employees to keep your teams engaged. We also discuss what our younger generations are looking for when it comes to career growth and development. After this lesson, you’ll understand why younger generations want to see a clear picture of what their growth opportunities are.
What You'll Learn
- Understand why younger professionals change jobs and resign more frequently than other generations
- Cultivate a positive work environment that supports performance, productivity, organizational commitment, and retention
- Manage millennial and Gen Z remote employees to keep teams engaged without micromanaging
- Develop the careers of modern generations by offering a clear picture of growth opportunities
- Create a workplace where people of all ages feel comfortable
Key Takeaways
- Millennials and Gen Z resign and change jobs more frequently than other generations, often at a high cost to companies.
- Younger workers tend not to stay in jobs that do not satisfy their needs, so understanding their interests helps employers retain them.
- Workplace conditions impact performance, productivity, organizational commitment, and retention.
- There is a fine line between micromanaging and leading remote employees, and successful remote management keeps teams engaged.
- Younger generations want to see a clear picture of their growth and career development opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for leaders and managers who want to learn why younger generations are leaving their jobs and how to retain young talent, including how to manage remote employees and support career growth.
What topics does the course cover?
The course covers why younger professionals change jobs, cultivating a positive work environment, managing millennials and Gen Z as remote employees, and developing the careers of modern generations.
What skills will I gain?
You will learn to understand why younger professionals change jobs, cultivate a positive work environment, and manage engaged and productive remote teams.
What lessons are included?
The course includes Introduction, Stabilizing Millennial and Gen Z Career Paths, Building a Positive Workplace, Managing Millenials and Gen Z as Remote Employees, Developing the Careers of Modern Generations, and a Test Your Knowledge assessment.
Why do millennials and Gen Z change jobs so often?
According to the course, they often do not stay at a job that does not satisfy their needs, and they switch roles more frequently than other generations, which makes understanding their interests important for retention.
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