Networking & Registration - 11:45am - 12:00pm

Lunch - 12:00pm

Announcements - 12:15pm

Speaker Presentation and QA - 12:20pm - 1:15pm

In today’s construction industry, financial leaders face the challenge of managing a workforce spanning five generations, each with distinct values, communication styles, and work ethics. This presentation will provide practical strategies to embrace generational diversity, foster collaboration, and drive productivity while overcoming stereotypes and biases. Learn how to leverage the unique strengths of each generation to build a resilient, innovative team that aligns with your organization’s financial goals.  

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the key influences shaping the attitudes, communication preferences, and work styles of five distinct generations.
2. Identify common stereotypes and unconscious biases that hinder cross-generational collaboration and strategies to address them.
3. Explore actionable methods for fostering respect, inclusion, and mentorship across age groups in the workplace.
4. Learn leadership techniques that accommodate diverse generational needs while maintaining organizational alignment.
5. Discover ways to use generational diversity to enhance problem-solving, knowledge transfer, and innovation in construction finance teams.

Jennifer Burton is a trusted HR consultant at HR Collaborative with over 17 years of experience helping organizations align their people practices with their business goals. She’s passionate about turning transformative ideas into action and delivering strategies that enhance engagement, streamline operations, and foster long-term success.

Most of Jen’s career has been spent in Houston, TX, where she has developed strategic partnerships with executive leadership teams to support organizational goals. Jennifer has also worked in Southern California, Pittsburgh, and had a short stint in Germany with the Department of Defense, which has shaped her well-rounded approach to addressing complex workforce challenges with empathy and precision. She excels in designing, developing, and executing HR strategies and best practices, with expertise in talent management, organizational development, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, and more. Jennifer is adept at identifying issues ahead of the curve and providing proactive recommendations to mitigate potential challenges. 

A proud Spartan, Jennifer earned both her bachelor's in business and her master's in human resources and labor relations from Michigan State University. She’s dedicated to making work better by empowering teams and creating sustainable change. Outside of work, Jennifer stays active through fitness and enjoys spending quality time with her family. She also volunteers in her community, living out her personal mission to serve and support others.