201: "Where's My Trophy?!" An Invitation to Boomers To Mentor Millenials
Examine demographic trends and learn the mentoring, feedback and recognition practices that satisfy generational expectations.
As Baby Boomers leave the workforce, our leadership pool must be filled with Millennials—people born between 1980 and 1995. HR's role in facilitating mentoring relationships now is critical for the effective transition of power. Learn from a Boomer and a Millennial how to go beyond the basics of inter-generational workplaces and satisfy the needs of both unique groups. Maximize talents by helping Boomers share their wisdom and allowing Millennials to build their own path.
Casi Jewett, MA, PHR, is a Millenial who has been in human resources for four years. She first became interested in human resources in 2006 when she was promoted to a program management position and felt lost supervising employees, some twice her age, with no management training. Seeing this as an opportunity, she turned to her aunt, Rita Sever, for help. Casi and Rita have gone on to do a lot of work around generational issues in the workforce as a team with experience from both ends of the spectrum.
Rita Sever, MA, Baby Boomer, has worked in human resources for more than 20 years. She currently works as a sole proprietor at Supervision Matters to provide consulting, coaching and training to make organizations more effective and fun. Rita teaches human resources management at University of San Francisco and Sonoma State University in California. She has an M.A. in organizational psychology.
