Blog Post: Opportunity for Collaborating with Fortune 500 Employers

Our topic, “Paradoxes of Multiple Generations In the Workforce”, was presented by Tanya Butler, M.S., Employers Group Helpline Consultant. Ms. Butler’s background includes more than 25 years in Human Resources from small and mid – sized companies to Fortune 500s, across varying industries. She has been a college psychology professor and has sat on boards of directors for a variety of community nonprofit organizations. Her master’s studies emphasized community services and adult development.  

At the meeting Tanya did something amazing, non - use of PowerPoint to present the subject matter. She spoke to us on a personal level and invited us to ask questions, interact and really become a part of the learning experience. I appreciate entertaining slideshows as much as the next person but it was especially refreshing not using one.  

The presentation focused on the similarities, differences and challenges of employing Baby Boomers (1946 – 1963), Gen X (1964 – 1976) and Gen Y (1977 – 2000) in the workplace simultaneously. If you are like me and either work with Gen Y or they live in your household, your knowledge would have escalated to a new level. As a member of the Gen X age group, the least spoken about segment, its information stood out as especially interesting. A snippet of the details Tanya Butler shared with our collaborative about Gen X are:

·          The boundaries of the Gen X group are not well – defined and depending on whose using the term, dates may vary.

·          Our “X” tag evolved from our lack of social identity after the wake of the Baby Boomers socialist/constructionist movement

·          Our media persona is that of protective security moms and dads in a post 9/11 world.

·          Gen X is known as one of the most entrepreneurial and tech friendly generations in American history as we’ve driven the majority of the internet’s growth spawning billion dollar tech companies such as Amazon, Google, Yahoo, MySpace and Dell.  

Next month’s meeting is certain to be as remarkable, informative and enlightening and we invite you to participate.  

NAAAHR- Los Angeles Chapter

National Association of African Americans
in Human Resources

Presents:

Leadership, Coaching, and Mentoring Boost Camp: Rocking Your Brand with Valerie Rowe, VisionSpot Consulting

You will learn why so many organizations are introducing coaching and mentoring programs and why they are among the two fastest growing ways to develop employees. Plus learn how you can build a highly valued reputation and legacy personally and professionally that enhances the POWER to THRIVE along with proven techniques that will:  

STRENGTHEN leadership effectiveness

RAISE THE BAR on your bottom line

MAXIMIZE individual and team success

BOOST personal potential to thrive in your career  

This program has been submitted for HRCI credit approval.

Tuesday, November 6 th

6:30P - 7:00P Networking & Registration

                            7:00P - 8:00P Program

 Location Change!  Los Angeles Jobing.com Office
310.694.3671
12100 Wilshire Blvd. ,
Suite 320
Los Angeles , CA 90025

Park in Underground Structure and Bring Parking Ticket to Meeting Cost: $10
Cash only pleasehttp://www.naaahr-la.com

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