Webcast:
Discussions of the generations in the workplace too often produce plenty of opinions on the topic, but not a lot of understanding. It is as if we all talk past each other in some kind of code that gets in the way of really communicating. We need to decipher that code to have a better understanding of what's going on, successfully communicate and leverage what all generations offer. Two thirds of the talent at Deloitte & Touche LLP facing external clients are under the age of 35. Stan Smith, National Director Deloitte's Next Generation Initiatives, will discuss the business relevance of talent demographics and steps Deloitte has taken to address the implications of research on multiple generations. You will learn three dilemmas and three divides facing leaders of a multigenerational workforce, and whether and how the generations can collaborate in the workplace.
Presenters
W. Stanton Smith is currently National Director, Next Generation Initiatives (NGI) at Deloitte & Touche USA LLP. Mr. Smith joined Deloitte as a principal in 1998. Since then he has served in a number of senior HR roles. In 2001 Mr. Smith was asked by Deloitte's CEO to study generational differences then beginning to manifest in the workplace. With a strong commitment from Deloitte leadership, Mr. Smith has grown NGI into a key strategic initiative with tangible positive business impact over the past six and one half years. Mr. Smith's charge is to research demographic and workforce attitudes with the intention of creating and implementing innovative initiatives that foster an environment to which the best talent is attracted and will want to stay and grow. The key innovations that have emerged from NGI are Deloitte Career Connections, the Talent Market Series and the Deloitte Pre-College Outreach program. He has also been designated by the Human Capital practice of Deloitte Consulting LLC as Deloitte's expert on generational issues and related innovations. In June, 2007 he received a Work/Life Legacy Award sponsored by the Families and Work Institute for his pioneering work and leadership in generational studies and flexibility in the workplace.
