Bridging the Gap: Generational Differences in the Public Health Workforce

Overview

The public health workforce is aging, and according to the Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS) results, public health is struggling to recruit and retain young people. This study found that while 63% of public health workers are over age 40 and edging toward retirement, as much as 74% of workers that are under the age of 35 reported they left their positions between 2017 and 2021. Generational diversity in the workforce is vital to the success of any organization, and the youngest generations boast unique strengths that, if harnessed, could greatly benefit public health practice. Using the data from this study as a jumping off point, this webcast will discuss the importance of age inclusivity in the workplace, recruitment disparities among different age groups and how public health workers of all generations can effectively communicate across generations and improve their organizational culture and job satisfaction. 

Target Audience
The public health and health care workforce.

Webcast

Bridging the Gap: Generational Differences in the Public Health Workforce

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Speakers

Maddie Kapur, MPH, MSW
Program Officer at the de Beaumont Foundation

Moriah Robins, MPH
Research Officer at the de Beaumont Foundation

Learning Outcome & Objectives

As a result of participation in this activity, the learner will have increased and enhanced their knowledge and competence on how the public health workforce is impacted by age diversity.

By the end of the activity, learners will be able to:

Recognize the importance of age diversity the public health workplace.
Describe values important to younger generations in the public health workforce.
Identify strategies for enhancing workplace culture & inclusion that value input from all generations.

Activity Materials

Slide Handouts

Continuing Education Credits

To Obtain Continuing Education Credits

Each participant interested in CE credits must watch the activity, complete an evaluation and post-test, which is available above under "Evaluation, Post-test for CE Credits". A score of 80% and above on the post-test will generate a certificate indicating the requested credits.

Criteria for Successful Completion: Learners must attend 100% of this activity to be awarded full continuing education credits /contact hours.

Disclosure Statements

None of the planners, speakers or moderator have disclosed any financial arrangements or affiliations with any ineligible companies whose products, research or services may be discussed in this activity.
No commercial funding has been accepted for this activity.

Continuing Medical Education Credits

The School of Public Health, University at Albany is accredited by the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The School of Public Health, University at Albany designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Medical Education Credits are offered until May 31, 2028.

Continuing Nurse Education Contact Hours

University at Albany School of Public Health is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This offering is approved for 1.0 nursing contact hour.

Nursing Contact Hours are offered until May 30, 2028.

Certified Health Education Specialist Contact Hours

Sponsored by the School of Public Health, University at Albany, SUNY, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.0 total Category I contact education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 0. Continuing Competency credits available are 1.0. Provider ID# 99086.

Continuing Education Contact Hours are offered until May 31, 2028.

Certified in Public Health

This event is sponsored by the School of Public Health, University at Albany, an approved provider of CPH Renewal Credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.
This offering is approved for 1.0 Certified in Public Health Renewal Credit.

CPH Renewal Credits are offered until May 31, 2028.

Evaluation, Post Test and Certificate

Evaluation and Continuing Education Credits