05/01/2024
11 am PT / 12 pm MT / 1 pm CT / 2 pm ET
*approximate length: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Presenters:
Anna Gronholm - Talent Development Programs Manager at Cortland
David Sayers - Senior Director of Talent Development at Cortland
Early career development is critical to new employee success and to the success of the organization. Did you know that Gen Z currently makes up almost a quarter of employees in the early stages of their careers? CLN research shows that Gen Z’ers will constitute approximately a third of the workforce by 2030. By 2030, where do you want to be when it comes to growing and developing Gen Z employees as the future company leaders? In this session, we’ll share with you the distinct growth patterns of Gen Z employees, explore what makes them tick, and provide for you actionable steps for helping your Gen Z thrive in your workplace!
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding Generational Gaps
- Identify Six Ways to Attract a Gen Z
- Uncover what keeps a Gen Z at Work
Anna Gronholm is a proud Georgia Bulldog and alumna where she graduated with degrees in Housing Management & Policy and Business Management in 2022. While a student, Anna was named IREM’s Student of the Year in 2021. Now, as an associate,
Anna remains heavily involved in the Institute of Real Estate Management in the Georgia Chapter as the Public Relations Chair where she has been named Associate of the Year in 2022 & 2023. In her role at Cortland, she wears many hats and manages a variety of programs including – learning analytics, associate recognition, corporate onboarding & development, and Learning Management System administration. In addition, she champions and supports the Change Management Program at Cortland. She is excited to keep learning & growing with IREM and in her career!
David Sayers is the Senior Director of Talent Development at Cortland, a residential property development and management firm located in Atlanta, GA. As an international firm, Cortland owns, develops, and manages multifamily apartment communities across the United States and England. In David’s role, he leads a team of highly effective leaders, facilitators, and instructional designers to provide unique learning moments for all associates, especially the Community teams. During a career that spans almost two decades, David has been a noteworthy leader in the residential real estate industry by establishing best-in-class training for all facets of property management and associate development for multiple property management brands, most notably – Aimco and Cortland.
In addition, Dave manages the Change Management program at Cortland, where new initiatives and onsite implementation are critical for the organization’s success.
David participates in many facets of property management and is looked up as an influential leader in the property management and learning space. In addition, David has held multiple keynote events for various clients, speaking upon leadership, customer experience, and talent development. This includes hosting sessions for IREM Georgia, The University of Georgia RPM Advisory Board, and even an IREM podcast!
As a member of IREM since 2018, Dave serves diligently each year and is a co-chair of the Program Committee for 2022-23 Dave also serves as the Education Chair for the University of Georgia Residential Property Management Advisory Board.