Why Green Skills Are the Future of Work

As the world faces growing environmental challenges, the need for a greener workforce has never been more urgent. Sustainable practices within the workforce lead to long-term benefits such as increased efficiency and lower costs, directly benefiting the company. Adopting a sustainable practice makes a company more desirable to potential employees, in fact studies show 60% of Millennial and Gen Z employees would take a pay cut to work for a company that prioritises environmental sustainability.

From customer service to hospitality, employers across all industries are pursuing individuals who not only have the right skills but also the right mindset. Seeking employees whose values align with the business is crucial; companies are now actively seeking employees with a commitment to sustainability, which improves brand recognition as well as employee retention.

That’s where green skills come in.

So What Even Are Green Skills?

Green skills are the knowledge, skills and values that allow individuals to incorporate sustainability into their day-to-day lives and workplace. Whether that’s learning how to reduce waste in a kitchen, managing energy efficiency on a construction site, or simply understanding how to talk about sustainability in a business or customer service role.

When we think of green skills, we often think of ‘green jobs’ like recycling or renewable energy. However, these skills are relevant to every career path, because every sector plays a role in protecting the planet.

Why Do They Matter Now?

• Increased pressure on employers to meet sustainability targets

• More government investments in green industries

• Individuals have high expectations for the businesses they support

Just to note, if you have green skills already, you’re already one step ahead in the future workforce!

How Workpays Is Leading the Way

At Workpays, we’re proud to be part of the way forward. As the nation’s first employer offering specialised, green-focused courses, we’ve embedded sustainability into our qualifications across a variety of sectors, including:

• Business & Retail

• Health & Social Care

• Construction

• Hospitality

• Logistics

• Personal Development & Wellbeing

Not only are our qualifications designed to boost employability, but to equip you with the tools and skills needed to make a real-life impact.

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