They’re not the silent generation. Hidden from the spotlight until now, Gen Xers (born between 1965 and 1981) have quietly become the next generation of workforce leaders, rising to C-suite level positions, as they take on new roles and talk about hiring for positions that don’t exist yet.
At the same time Gen Xers are juggling the heightened responsibilities at work, they’re navigating more responsibilities at home as they take care of kids and aging parents. The generation is characterized by their independence and entrepreneurialism — according to a 2016 study, 55% of startup founders are Gen Xers. How will this new generation of leaders continue to shape the future of work?
One Detroit producer and Future of Work host Will Glover will talk with Michigan Works! Association CEO Ryan Hundt about how much back-filling Generation X will need to manage as so many Baby Boomers leave the workforce.
Plus, they will discuss what Gen X business leaders and city officials need to focus on to grow Michigan’s workforce and prepare people for the jobs that don’t exist yet.
This town hall continues One Detroit’s cumulative, ongoing conversation involving the future of work and workforce development in Michigan.
This will be offered on several different online platforms including : You Tube, Facebook Live, and OneDetroitPBS.org.
The starting time is 11:00 am Central, 12:00 noon Eastern.
