In 2025, Gen Z Will Become Managers
An interesting article in Inc. by Sara Lynch highlights ways that the workplace will be changing in 2025, and one highlight is that 10% of Gen Z employees will be moving up to a management position.
Generation Z is now firmly entrenched in the workforce. They represent nearly a fifth of the U.S. labor force and, as of the second quarter of 2024, now outnumber Baby Boomers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. And in 2025, they’re projected to hit another milestone — … about one in 10 managers will be Gen Z, according to a recent report from Glassdoor.”
While she goes on to say that “Gen Z’s entry into the workplace has been bumpy. Sixty percent of companies in one survey said they’d fired Gen Z employees who’d been hired earlier in 2024,” she quotes one expert at Glassdoor who notes that Gen Z is open to learning and training – and one big step up for them can be to enhance their emotional intelligence.
“To help them do this, providing manager training will be critical…”
I’ve been seeing great success in my management training courses, which focus on understanding the differences in the generations at work – as well as what we all have in common. Most significantly, we talk about common disagreements, misconceptions, and ways to better communicate and work together.
What are some of the issues we tackle? How to respond to questions and comments such as:
- “When can I expect a raise/promotion?”
- “You’re paying me to work from 9:00 to 5:00, so I’ll respond to this tomorrow.”
- “This isn’t my dream job, you know.”
- “How is this (task) going to make the world a better place?”
Gen Z will be a larger and larger portion of the workforce, increasing to 35% of the workforce by 2030. As they influence the workforce more and more, it’s important to share your organization’s work culture with them, and to enhance their ability to grow within your organization (in order to keep the best employees).
As I noted six months ago, many managers are not being trained how to manage people, and especially not how to manage those of different age groups. As a result, organizations are losing people of all age groups – many of whom are good employees.
Remember: it’s easier for good employees to leave because they can demonstrate a track record of success. AND they’re harder to replace.
Wouldn’t you want to keep one of your most valuable assets: those workers you’ve trained who’ve done well? If you’re looking for ways to keep great people – of ALL generations – let’s chat!
To read the Inc. article, click here: https://www.inc.com/sarahlynch/6-ways-the-workplace-will-change-in-2025/91067816
