Overcoming Workplace Challenges for Multi-Generational Teams

Helen Sanchez, Dr. Alexandria White

November 26, 2024 01:00 PM EST

Virtual

In 2024, Gen Z is expected to overtake Baby Boomers in the full-time workforce, according to a recent analysis by Glassdoor. This means, workplaces now include team members born between 1996 and 1946 - a 50-year difference! Each generation brings their own insights to the workplace but also challenges.

On a multi-generational team, it is more likely that employees from younger generations are more apt and agile with AI/tech usage, while older generations may struggle to keep up. On the other hand, younger team members who are new to the workforce may lack the interpersonal skills of their older counterparts. So, how do you support and empower your diverse team to embrace the workplace of the future while not forgetting the lessons of the past?

PowerToFly is organizing a special leadership forum where we would like to hear from you: How are you overcoming modern workplace challenges from AI adoption to remote work & productivity to honing important communication skills? During this roundtable discussion, you’ll hear from industry thought leaders plus have an opportunity to share what is working (and not working) with your own team.

Some topics we will discuss will include:

The challenges and benefits of a multi-generational team
How skill auditing can help you identify growth opportunities
Introducing learning & development opportunities from AI to communication

This webinar is eligible for SHRM credits.

Meet The Speakers

Helen Sanchez

Founder at Tanagui LLC

With over twenty years of experience in recruiting and career guidance, Helen’s journey has been dedicated to helping people navigate their career paths. This led her to found Tanagui, LLC, a career consultancy with a focus on supporting women over 40.

Helen’s work is rooted in the fact that people over 40 have significant contributions to make, even though they often face diminished value in the workplace. As longevity increases, people need to identify their passions as they break through the barriers of age discrimination and as companies understand the high value of multi-generational symbiotic relationships. By teaching a course on building a legacy season, speaking at events, participating in podcasts, and writing articles. she addresses these challenges and advocate for change.

Her academic background includes dual Bachelor's degrees in Women's and Gender Studies and African American Studies. Helen is a proud member of Phi Beta Kappa Society and the Honor Society in Women & Gender Studies. She is also a graduate of the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and a certified coach.

Dr. Alexandria White

Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Reboot Accel

Dr. Alexandria White is the Senior Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at ReBoot Accel. She has 16 years of experience delivering training around diversity, leadership, and inclusive communities. Dr. White consults with organizations on ways to create more diverse and inclusive workplaces. She founded S.A.M.S. (Student Affairs MomS), the largest online community for mothers who work in the student affairs profession. Dr. White's professional career has involved retail banking, leadership, community activism, diversity planning, and higher education. She holds a BA from Indiana University, an MA from Ball State University, and an EdD from the University of Mississippi. Dr. White is adjunct faculty in the School of Education at the University of Mississippi.

In addition, Dr. White has been featured on numerous podcasts such as Working Capital Review, Diversity Like Me, The Inner Circle, and The Confidence Factor, to discuss various topics. Her love for podcasting has evolved to her co-hosting a podcast, called Call In, where she provides advice to business leaders on how to navigate cancel culture. She has also been featured on Power To Fly, MixR, and the Global Mentor Network.

Dr. White has one daughter and enjoys extreme activities such as skydiving, parasailing, and ziplining. She is originally from Chicago, Illinois but currently resides in Oxford, MS.