KC-SHRM OCTOBER 2015 CHAPTER MEETING

Next Chapter Meeting:
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 - 11:45pm - 1:30pm

The Bistro at Four Points,
Sheraton – Ballroom
5105 California Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309

Topic: Zap The Gap!

Our Speaker: Meagan Johnson – Bright, Funny, Delightfully Obnoxious Generational Humorist!

The workplace is not what it used to be! People are living longer and staying in the workforce longer making this the first time in history that four generations are looking at each other across the same conference table.
Differences in generational values vary greatly on everything from dress codes to work ethic. Productivity, culture and growth are being negatively affected by poorly handled generational issues.
The potential for collision, conflict and confusion between the generations has never been greater.

You will learn:

• Who the generations are - their wants, needs and expectations

• How to capture Baby Boomers “loyal make a difference” attitude before itevaporates
• Generation X career building techniques so they don’t leave you for anotheremployer
• New Millennials want their efforts to have meaning and what to do about it
• Top 10 recruiting tricks to capture Gen Y’s attention and what are you doing toretain employees from each generation?
• A social media policy at work that works
• How to take advantage of generation gaps – not simply manage or endure them
• What needs to happen to weave generational respect into your organizational culture

Meagan Johnson 
graduated from Arizona State University Business School with a BS in Marketing. After working several years in a sales environment Meagan became discouraged to hear all the negative comments about Generation X. As a Gen Xer herself, she felt these comments were of course unfounded. She was further frustrated by the blinders her own managers seemed to have.

In 2003, she received her CSP, Certified Speaking Professional designation. Currently, only ten percent of professional speakers hold this designation. As a Gen Xer, Meagan was extremely proud to be one of the youngest recipients of the CSP designation. She has been quoted in The Chicago Tribune, CNNMoney.com, US News & World Report and many other publications.