A discussion around the mindset of today's workforce, the challenges managers face, and how to support them.
The Employee Expectations Gap & the Role of the Manager
Today's workforce is driven by a different mindset compared to previous generations. Some employees are seeking more than just a paycheck; they crave purpose, meaningful work, and a healthy work-life balance. However, there exists a significant employee expectation gap, where employees' desires and aspirations often do not align with the realities of their workplace. This expectation gap can lead to disengagement, decreased productivity, and ultimately, high turnover rates. Managers play a crucial role in bridging this gap and creating a better experience for today's employees, increasing retention for their team. A supportive and empathetic manager can play a pivotal role in retaining talented individuals, ultimately contributing to a more engaged and motivated workforce.
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What You'll Learn
Today’s workforce is driven by a different mindset compared to previous generations. Some employees are seeking more than just a paycheck; they crave purpose, meaningful work, and a healthy work-life balance. However, there exists a significant employee expectation gap, where employees’ desires and aspirations often do not align with the realities of their workplace. This expectation gap can lead to disengagement, decreased productivity, and ultimately, high turnover rates. Managers play a crucial role in bridging this gap and creating a better experience for today’s employees, increasing retention for their team. A supportive and empathetic manager can play a pivotal role in retaining talented individuals, ultimately contributing to a more engaged and motivated workforce.
In this free webinar, we discuss the mindset of today’s workforce, what these employee expectation gaps are, and how companies can support managers in their efforts to meet or coach through their employee’s expectations.
We will discuss:
• Values and culture alignment
• Recruiting strategies including realistic job previews
• Challenges managers face closing the expectations gap
• Solutions to support managers in closing the expectations gap
This webinar will be presented by Ryan Williams, Leadership and Team Development Specialist at Frontline Training Solutions. He will be joined in the studio by Heather Merrick, Managing Director of Specialized Recruiting Group in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Director Elect for MISHRM (Michigan SHRM) State Council. This webinar qualifies for 1 SHRM/HRCI re-certification credit and will be broadcasted live from the Frontline Training Solutions studio in Grand Rapids, MI.
Speakers
Ryan Williams
Ryan Williams serves as a Team Development Specialist at Express Employment Professionals of Grand Rapids. He is a certified Everything DiSC facilitator and has his master’s in organizational leadership from Cornerstone University. Ryan brings a wide variety of cross cultural leadership experience, having worked previously in Hong Kong and with Native American populations in Alaska. Most recently, Ryan has worked in higher education, developing and implementing training curriculum and programs across the organization. Ryan’s passion and focus is for everyone to love the place they work. People who love their workplace, work harder and perform better. He brings a unique perspective in helping organizations evaluate their organizational culture, understand cross cultural dynamics, and implement strategies to create better leaders
Heather Merrick, MBA, SHRM-SCP
Heather has over 15 years of experience in HR related roles with a strong background in talent acquisition, organizational & workforce development, employee engagement, HR policy development, & HR strategy and joined the Express Employment Professionals of Grand Rapids team in 2015, currently serving as the Managing Director for Specialized Recruiting Group, an Express Employment Professionals company, to partner with client companies in providing HR solutions for recruiting and retaining top-notch talent, including training, workforce development, and recruitment strategies in professional and executive search. Heather is also a certified SHRM Foundation Inclusion Captain for Veteran Hiring, Onboarding, & Retention initiatives. Her education includes a BBA with majors in HR management & marketing; MBA with a concentration in human resources; and she is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional. Heather is also an active volunteer in the community, having served on the AHRM Board of Directors in a variety of roles since 2013 including President for 2022 and she is currently serving as the Director Elect for the MISHRM (Michigan SHRM) State Council along with other community based volunteer initiatives.