Trailblazers or Troublemakers? Decoding Gen Z's Impact in the Workplace
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We are in a time of radical evolution and transformation. We face issues of scale and scope that at times seem insurmountable. On to this scene comes Gen Z. Born in 1997 and after, they are entering adulthood amid uncertainty and turmoil. They are creative, passionate and entrepreneurial. They value justice and equity. They are different, and they want a different world. Nearly 84% of Gen Z do not feel ready for their future citing a lack of soft skills. Workplaces are often skeptical, resistant and confused by this generation with 74% of employers say Gen Z is difficult. But Gen Z are our successors, and our legacy depends on them, their success. In this session, Keri Mesropov, Founder and Executive Director of Spring, a talent development agency focused on stewarding young careerists effectively into the workplace introduces us to Gen Z, their ignitors and inhibitors. Mesropov reviews Spring's commissioned research on Gen Z's workplace worries and the expectations and hopes they have of their bosses and future workplaces.
Learning Objectives:
1. Analyze ata on the power of generational diversity in the workforce.
2. Acquire new strategies and tactics to successfully onboard, develop and steward Gen Z in the workforce.
3. Learn the dangers of age biases in the workforce 4. Attendees will actively engage in 'creating' a 'Gen Z Workforce handbook.'
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Keri Mesropov
Keri Mesropov is the Founder of Spring, a talent development agency launching young careerists and cultivating multi-generational workforces. Data, research and results driven in its practice, Spring exists to help organizations optimize the generational diversity of their teams toward not-yet imagined future success. Delivering culture assessments and consulting, one-on-one advisories and skill-building workshops, Spring’s work today spans the business landscape of corporations, hospitality, entertainment and social non-profits.
Prior to launching Spring, Keri was the Chief Talent Officer for TRG Arts, one of the world’s most influential consulting firms dedicated to the performing arts. She was previously the firm’s Vice President of Client Service, leading consulting, database management and business intelligence services for theater, ballet, orchestral and Broadway producing organizations.
Keri was a Professional in Residence at her alma mater, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications’ new Experience Lab. She serves on the boards of the Nebraska Women’s Leadership Network and The Dance Archive at the University of Denver. In 2022 she received the prestigious Woman of Courage, Character and Commitment award from UNL’s Women’s Center.