Workplace Generational Differences
To Be Explored In Panel Discussion
July 28, 2009 Contacts for Media Representatives:
Jerry Porter
jerry.porter@gcmail.maricopa.edu 623.845.3605
Patricia Rhodes Vogel
pr.vogel@gcmail.maricopa.edu 623.845.3014
A panel discussion that explores generational differences in the workplace and their effects on career management will be presented Monday evening, Aug. 10, in Room 104 of the Student Union at Glendale Community College (GCC), 6000 W. Olive Ave., Glendale.
Co-sponsored by GCC and the Southwest Job Network (SJN), the discussion will delve into how baby boomers and Generation X and Generation Y members bring varying perspectives and ideals to the job marketplace, often resulting in contrasting viewpoints and approaches. Success in the business world can depend on how generational differences in values, ambitions, views, mindsets and demographics are managed on the job and during job transition.
The free event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with open networking, followed by the panel discussion from 6 to 8 p.m. Attire is business casual.
Panelists include Brad Taft, an employment consultant, author, public speaker and chief career strategist of the Taft Resource Group, a Phoenix career-transition firm; Chad Graham, who reports on workplace issues for The Arizona Republic; and Amy Notbohm, a human-resources manager for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the world's largest private professional-services firm. Serving as moderator will be Jennifer Rue, member of the SJN board of directors.
Because of limited seating capacity, registration is required and can be completed online at http://sjn-wv-panel-discussion-08102009.eventbrite.com. Walk-ins will be seated on a space-available basis only. Registrants are asked to park in Lot S1 immediately west of the campus entrance at 61st and West Olive avenues. Overflow parking will be accommodated in the S2 lot east of that intersection.
Questions can be directed via email to info@southwestjobnet.com or by leaving a voice message at 480.513.1491.
GCC is one of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges and offers associate degrees and certificate programs that last year attracted almost 30,000 students to GCC's main campus in Glendale and the GCC North campus, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road, Phoenix. Classes also will be offered this fall for the first time at the Communiversity @ Surprise, 15950 W. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise.
Registration is under way for Fall semester classes. Go to My.maricopa.edu, click on "Find a Class," the appropriate semester and location to see what course offerings are available and to register. For classes at the Communiversity @ Surprise, also type "Surprise" in the Keywords/Course Number box. Assistance also is available by calling GCC Enrollment Services at 623.845.3333.
SJN is a non-profit organization that provides training, personal connections, access to resources and moral support for individuals in career transition. Its volunteer leaders and trainers come from various industries including technology, healthcare, government, finance and human resources. Members represent the entire career spectrum of the metro Phoenix area. Visit http://www.southwestjobnet.com for details.
