Season 2: Episode 33
Generation Z is quickly going to make up about 30% of the global workforce. This episode of the HRart of It Podcast is all about highlighting this next generation of HR practitioners and the power and passion they have to change the workplace for the better. This is an interview with Aleah Vaske and Kaylee Wurth, two of the four change makers behind the podcast Generation HR. They originally created Generation HR after the University of Northern Iowa’s Society for Human Resource Management (UNI-SHRM) student organization decided to research the new U.S. Supreme Court ruling stating that federal civil rights law prohibits employers from discriminating against workers on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Once they realized that this groundbreaking ruling was neither known about nor understood on campus and in workplaces throughout their community, these driven college students created the Generation HR podcast to educate their community. You won’t want to miss this conversation about Gen Z’s perspective, priorities and the power they have to make real positive change in the world.
Additional Resources:
- “The HR Woo Woo Factor with Jeff Harry” episode on the HRart of It Podcast
- “Weird but Effective HR with Samm Smeltzer” episode on the Rebel Human Resources Podcast
- Generation HR Podcast
About Generation HR:
About Aleah Vaske
Aleah Vaske is a Senior at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) double majoring in Marketing and Business Management with an emphasis in Human Resources as well as obtaining an Industrial-Organizational Psychology certificate. She is a DisruptHR Cedar Valley Speaker, Mental Health Blogger, and fellow podcaster as a host on the GenerationHR podcast. On-campus at UNI, she is the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the SHRM chapter as well as the President of Entrepreneurs Club and Co-President of President’s Council. Her professional work experience includes serving on the board of a non-profit, Guiding Star Cedar Valley, her entrepreneurial journey, and interning for various companies. Her interest in human resources stems from her leadership experiences, as well as having a passion for people and recognizing their talents.
- Contact: [email protected]
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleahvaske/
About Kaylee Wurth
Kaylee Wurth is an HR major at the University of Northern Iowa. The biggest passions in her life consist of finding her purpose and helping others do the same. As a Gen Z’er, it’s important to her to pave the way for the incoming workforce and create a space where work is enjoyable.
