Bridging the Generation Gap: What Are They Thinking?

DALLAS - Sept. 20, 2013 - PRLog -- A solid understanding of the views of the various generational cohorts can help a potential employer to best recruit, engage and retain employees. Connecting with the various generations can be a difficult prospect. Generational diversity in the workplace is not going away - and neither are the tensions that exist between the generations.

If issues of ageism and generational values seem to surface more frequently - and you're feeling at a loss about how to communicate and what do about them - then this session is for you!

Welcome to the contemporary workplace populated by Traditionalists (yes they're still around), Baby Boomers, Generation X'ers, Gen Y, and Millennials, five generations whose radically different formative life experiences over the past 50 years have helped shape both their personal and professional values and attitudes. Today's generational differences uniquely challenge work relationships across generational boundaries. Understanding and bridging these boundaries is imperative to being competitive in today's business environment.

In this program, participants explore the high level differences and similarities of the various generational cohorts, events that have helped shape their values and attitudes, and how they engage with the workplace and with each other. "Younger" and "older" participants virtually come together to learn about and share their own and other age cohorts' values, work orientations, and communications practices.

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Date:
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Registration Time:
11:30 am to 12:00 pm
Program Time:
12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
Location:
Doubletree Hotel
4099 Valley View Lane
(NW corner of LBJ and Midway)
Dallas, TX 75244

Advance registration is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. An additional charge of $5 will apply for members and non-members who attend without a reservation. Please register today to guarantee your seat.

HRCI and WorldatWork continuing education credits are available.

Sherri Elliott-Yeary is an author, speaker, coach and trainer in the area of Human Resources and Talent Management. Sherri's human resource management experience spans over 20 years where she has consulted with companies of all sizes ranging from start-ups to large global organizations. She has experience in all areas of human resource management including: workforce planning, company culture, training, assessments, HRIS implementation, regulatory compliance, strategic alignment, payroll, compensation and benefit programs. Sherri thrives in start-up and turn-around management environments and experienced in mergers, acquisitions and due diligence preparation.

Sherri graduated from the University of Alberta with a degree in Human Resource Management, and has earned numerous professional certifications, including Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Associate designation in Risk Management (ARM). Sherri is an International Coach Federation (ICF) certified executive coach and is certified in many key assessments and instruments including DiSC and Strengths Finder. Sherri possesses a license in group benefits, workers compensation and is an adjunct faculty member supporting Corporate Education programs at the University of Texas at Dallas.

About WEB:  The Dallas chapter of Worldwide Employee Benefit Network meets on the LAST TUESDAY of each month and provides educational and networking opportunities for benefits professionals.

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