How to Support Your Gen Y and Z Employees
Welcoming New Generations into the Workforce- How to Support Your Gen Y and Z Employees
More than 65 million workers in the American workforce are from the Millennial and ‘Gen Z’ generations. With these two generations being the newest groups in the labor force, it’s important for leaders and organizations to understand the background, priorities, and aspirations of these two groups.
It is pivotal to the health of an organization to create environments where newer generations can thrive and use their unique talents to bring their authentic selves to work. In this talk we will explore ways for organizations and leaders to lean into their workforces in ways that are new, innovative, and are mutually beneficial to the individual and the company.
As they are tomorrow’s leaders, we must engage this audience more than ever before. The unique path of this group can help unlock exciting new solutions.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the newest generations in the workforce and how best to motivate and retain them.
- Create retention tactics that helps organizations keep Millennials and Gen Z engaged in the workplace.
- Develop an understanding for why certain characteristics are attached to the reputation of these generations.
- Learn ways to unlock the potential of this group.
Presenters:
Charles Abramo
Vice President, HR Business Partner Function
Delaware North
Charles Abramo currently serves as Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner Function for Delaware North. In this role, Mr. Abramo is responsible for leading Delaware North’s HR Business Partner organization, Employee Relations, HR Shared Services, HR Operations, HR M&A activity, HR communications, and HR Help Desk. Prior to this role, he has help HR Leadership roles with Whole Foods Market, Crate & Barrel, and Gap Inc. Active in his community, he has mentored students in HR programs, been a guest lecturer at colleges and universities, and previously sitting on the board of PASCO, a nonprofit organization focused on providing leadership and HR education to small businesses. Abramo has graduated from the Stagen Executive Leadership Academy and holds a M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University and a B.A. in Communications from Niagara University. He is active in many HR, Leadership, and Business communities.
