Workforce Across Generations, Declarations, and More!

November 2022

Misty Bruckner

Director, Public Policy & Management Center

Wichita State University

A Message from the Director

To finish our workforce series, we conducted a Q&A with staff to highlight the generational differences of how we all view work.

The generational makeup of Team PPMC ranges from Gen Z to Baby Boomer – and we all have different approaches to work and how we see it play out in our lives.

We asked our team:

What kind of work/job culture is important to you?
How do you think your generation's views of work are different than others?
What are your top priorities when considering taking a job?
What are the most influential factors when it comes to leaving a job?
Is there anything else you want to say about generational differences in the workplace?

Read the Results!

PPMC in Action

National American Indian Heritage Month | Join us in acknowledging and celebrating the rich culture and many contributions of Native peoples in our communities.

Reads to Preschoolers Month | The City of Wichita and Sedgwick County declared November as Reads to Preschooler Month! We encourage you to read to the "littles" in your lives.

WPS Annual Celebration | Thanks for joining us for our Women in Public Service annual celebration! Congratulations again to Becky Lewis, who was honored as she retires from the City of Wichita.

Recovery Connect on KAKE | Team PPMC's Kate had the privilege of joining Robert Chavez of Veterans Unidos on KAKE to discuss Recovery Connect.

Join Women in Public Service!

Are you a student, young professional, or new to your career in public service? Grab your membership at a reduced cost!

"WPS was a huge motivator that got me interested in getting a master's in public administration and working for local government. Changing jobs was scary, but I’m so happy that I did! I am now the Economic Development Director for the City of Haysville. I am very grateful to WPS." - Danielle Gabor

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Supporting Women in Leadership Luncheon

Join WPS for our winter luncheon featuring Wichita State President Dr. Rick Muma and Provost Dr. Shirley Lefever! The two leaders will discuss supporting women in leadership.

Thursday, January 26

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

WSU Marcus Welcome Center

Alce su Voz (Speak Out)

Team PPMC's Monique García is the Project Manager and Coalition Builder for Alce su voz.

Alce su voz has been getting to know Guatemalan indigenous individuals who live in southwest and southeast Kansas and learning about the multiple Guatemalan indigenous communities that reside in rural regions of our state. This community engagement is part of the first phase of the project “Vaccine equity for Guatemalan Indigenous Communities in Kansas,” funded by the Increase the Reach.

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