Meeting/Event Information

“The Great Divide: Aligning Expectations in a Multi-Generational Workplace”

Today's workplace is at a generational crossroads unlike any other time in our nation's history. As the Baby Boomers ride off into the retirement sunset, Gen X is left to manage an empowered Millennial generation raised with a new set of attitudes and expectations about their work-life balance. And just as we were beginning to understand Millennials, Gen Z is entering the workforce en masse! In our rapidly evolving work environment, the gap between employer and employee expectations has never been wider. From practical to unrealistic, the needs and wants of our workforce have shifted dramatically in only a few short years. This keynote explores the shifting dynamics of the modern workplace, addressing how we can bridge this “expectation divide”. Learning outcomes include fostering better communication, understanding generational differences, and ways to address new expectations like remote work options, mental health prioritization, and feedback & value alignment.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Manage Generational Leadership at Work
2. Identify Areas of Generational Leverage
3. Win Over Potential Mentors & Strengthen Your Culture
4. Develop a Talent Attraction & Retention Plan
5. Managing expectations with transparency & engagement to align values

About the Speaker:

Steve Bench is a proud Geriatric Millennial, who was born in the 80's, raised in the 90's, but became an adult at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the early 2000's. Go Badgers!!

After taking a 5th year of college "victory lap", Steve was hired by one of his "basketball dads" and entered the workforce, beginning his career with the Wisconsin State Chamber of Commerce. After noticing his coworkers complaining about Millennials (and reporting Steve to HR for "breaking rules") he decided he needed to speak up and defend his generation. So in 2018, Steve founded Generational Consulting to help teach people to not hate Millennials! He has earned the nickname "The Millennial Guy", and has also been called a "Boomer Whisperer" and a "Gen X Therapist".

NOTE: This meeting is not included with a SC SHRM Membership. The $30 registration for presentation and lunch applies to all attendees.

BUFFET LUNCH: 

Mixed green salad with assorted toppings and dressing.

Choice of Ham, Turkey and Roast Beef Sandwiches and choice of two soups.

Drinks included: Water, iced tea and coffee.