Career Transition SIG: The Multi-Generational Workplace

The Multi-Generational Workplace -- Why Can't We Just Get Along?

with Marc Miller, Career Pivot

The workplace is now multi-generational with different communication styles, expectations, values and need for feedback. There are challenges in getting all these generational groups to get along. For the job seeker, you can expect to interview with at least two generations--each one with different expectations and communication styles.

Marc Miller, the founder of Career Pivot, will cover five generations: Greatest, Silent, Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y. We are familiar with these generations because we have grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters, cousins, children or granchildren from all of these generations -- but may not know how to interact with them.

Our fascinating session will cover:

About Marc Miller

Marc Miller's journey included 22 years at IBM, several thriving tech startups, a painful stint as a high school teacher, a gig raising funds for the Jewish Community Association of Austin and a near fatal bicycle accident that changed his perspective forever.

An active member of Lauchpad Job Club, Marc found himself counseling friends and associates on their career journeys and finally realized he'd found his vocation. He used his extensive training experience to help others--especially Baby Boomers--find careers that they could grow into for the decades that lie ahead. Marc is passionate about his work and the clients he serves. He's taught in more than 35 countries and helped clients from many industries. Learn more at www.careerpivot.com.